Can Democrats flip Florida in 2026?
Last month, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon won the state’s Democratic Senate nomination in a major upset over her better-funded opponent, retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman. Her victory was quickly slotted into a narrative about the Democratic Party’s insurgent progressive movement, which has triumphed in House and Senate primaries in Michigan, Colorado, New York, […]
On August 29, 2026, Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon campaigned in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. She recently won the state’s Democratic Senate nomination, beating a better-funded opponent in an upset that surprised many. Nixon, a former union and community organizer, attributes her victory to grassroots organizing and her ability to connect with people.
She emphasizes that her progressive policies resonate with a wide range of Floridians, not just those who lean left. Despite skepticism from some Democrats, Nixon believes she can win the general election by rallying a diverse coalition of supporters, including Republicans and independents who appreciate her no-nonsense approach to addressing corruption and wasteful spending.
She also supports de-escalating conflict in Israel and Palestine and BDS, drawing parallels to historical civil rights movements.
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