Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon

GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon have clinched their respective nominations for the upcoming U.S. Senate race in Florida, projected by The Associated Press. Moody, a former Florida attorney general, defeated several lesser-known Republicans to secure the GOP nomination, while Nixon, a progressive advocate, beat Alex Vindman, a National Security Council whistleblower, in the Democratic primary.

Nixon, 42, emphasized her deep connections to Florida and her commitment to progressive policies such as Medicare for All, free childcare, paid family and sick leave, and a national rent freeze. She represented various parts of Jacksonville in the state legislature since 2020. On the other hand, Moody, 51, touted her fifth-generation Floridian heritage and her dedication to law enforcement and community safety during her campaign.

With the primary victories secured, the focus now shifts to the general election, set for November. Democrats are looking to capitalize on their win in Florida, having not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2012. To flip the chamber, they would need to pick up four seats, given the current 53 Republican majority in the Senate.