Nixon’s shock win over Alex Vindman caught many off-guard. Now, the party has a DSA-aligned Senate candidate on the ticket with a moderate ex-Republican nominee for governor.Florida State Representative Angie Nixon, candidate for U.S. Senate.Crystal Vander Weit / TCPalm / USA Today Network via Reuters fileAug. 19, 2026, 5:42 PM EDTUnder-funded Democrat Angie Nixon’s Senate primary win Tuesday night shocked Florida politics, setting up general election uncertainty for a party that has been hoping 2026 would be an opportunity to escape from years in the political desert.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Angie Nixon’s Senate primary upset sets up a political puzzle for Florida Democrats
Nixon’s shock win over Alex Vindman caught many off-guard. Now, the party has a DSA-aligned Senate candidate on the ticket with a moderate ex-Republican nominee for governor.
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