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Ashley Moody wins Florida 2026 Senate election

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Hubbard, K. (2026, November 4). Ashley Moody wins Florida 2026 Senate election. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-2026-senate-moody-nixon/

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Ashley Moody won the Florida Senate race against Angie Nixon, securing the seat for Republicans. Moody, 51, was appointed last year and previously served as Florida’s attorney general; she faced off against progressive-left candidate Nixon, 42, who represents parts of Jacksonville in the state legislature. Despite Democrats hoping to make gains in traditionally competitive states like Florida, Nixon's campaign struggled with her socialist label, a factor that may have deterred some immigrant voters. This victory ensures Moody will complete Marco Rubio’s term until early 2029.

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On November 4, 2026, Ashley Moody won the special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida, defeating Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat endorsed by former President Barack Obama. Moody received 50.7% of the vote compared to Nixon's 48.2%, according to The Associated Press. Despite being an underdog in the primary, Nixon gained national attention and support from progressives but struggled with her opponent’s fundraising advantage. Moody raised over $20 million, while Nixon raised about $8.5 million. The race was significant as Republicans needed to maintain their Senate majority amid a shift towards conservative politics in traditionally competitive Florida.

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Nixon's opponents seized on the socialist label, which may have alienated some immigrant populations in the state who have fled socialist governments.

right associates socialism with negative experiences of immigrants

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Nixon's primary victory was among a series of wins by progressive-left candidates this cycle, in a key midterm dynamic as the Democrats grappled with differing visions for the party's future.

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2026-11-04 · CBS News

Ashley Moody wins Florida 2026 Senate election · assertive framing

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Washington — GOP Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat under Republican control. asserted

News → defeat → control

Moody, 51, was appointed last year to fill a vacancy left by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. asserted

Moody → appoint → Rubio

She previously served as Florida's attorney general, after working as a commercial litigator and federal prosecutor. asserted

She → serve → litigator

Moody faced off against Nixon, who's represented portions of the Jacksonville area in the Florida Statehouse since 2020. asserted

who → face → 2020

Nixon, 42, is a democratic socialist candidate who pulled off an upset victory against a more moderate opponent in the primary, setting up the race against Moody. asserted

who → pull → Moody

Nixon's primary victory was among a series of wins by progressive-left candidates this cycle, in a key midterm dynamic as the Democrats grappled with differing visions for the party's future. asserted

Democrats → grapple → future

The formerly purple state has become increasingly red, and President Trump won Florida by 13 points in 2024. asserted

Trump → become → 2024

And while Democrats sought to make inroads in the Sunshine State, Nixon's opponents seized on the socialist label, which may have alienated some immigrant populations in the state who have fled socialist governments. uncertain

who → seek → governments

Nixon repeatedly pushed back on the criticism, saying " ," while underscoring her commitment to issues like healthcare and housing affordability. asserted

Nixon → push → healthcare

With the projected victory in the special election, Moody is set to serve out the remainder of Rubio's term, which ends in early 2029. asserted

which → project → 2029