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Angie Nixon Wins Democratic Senate Primary, Defeats Vindman

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Fundraising Edge Favours Moody

Florida State Representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on August 18, 2026, defeating Alex Vindman 705,835 to 553,138 votes.
Analysts say incumbent Senator Ashley Moody’s fundraising edge and incumbency make her the clear favorite over Nixon.
Quantus Insights poll of 733 likely voters (Sept 8-10) gave Moody 50% and Nixon 43%.
Nixon’s campaign raised just under $1 million, while Alex Vindman raised about $16 million and spent over $9 million.

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Independent Voter Shift

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on August 18, 2026, defeating Alex Vindman 705,835 votes to 553,138.
The Democratic Socialists of America affiliation and 50% independent voter support for Nixon among voters highlight a shift in Florida politics.
A St. Pete poll showed Moody 45.2% vs Nixon 44.8%, within the 3.2% margin.
Republican Ashley Moody, a Trump-loyal attorney general appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, holds seat.

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Analysts note that Moody’s incumbency and a fundraising haul roughly ten times larger than Nixon’s give her a clear advantage and make her the favorite in the Senate race.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Fundraising Edge Favours Moody

Florida State Representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on August 18, 2026, defeating Alex Vindman 705,835 to 553,138 votes.
Analysts say incumbent Senator Ashley Moody’s fundraising edge and incumbency make her the clear favorite over Nixon.
Quantus Insights poll of 733 likely voters (Sept 8-10) gave Moody 50% and Nixon 43%.
Nixon’s campaign raised just under $1 million, while Alex Vindman raised about $16 million and spent over $9 million.

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