Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon after projected primary wins

Updated on: August 18, 2026 / 11:33 PM EDT / CBS News

Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon after projected primary wins

TL;DR

  • Ashley Moody (Republican) and Angie Nixon (Democrat) will compete for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida.
  • Moody, appointed to the Senate in 2025, previously served as Florida's attorney general.
  • Nixon, a progressive Democrat, defeated Alex Vindman in the primary, highlighting her focus on policies like Medicare for All and free childcare.
  • Democrats see Florida as a potential pickup opportunity in their efforts to gain control of the Senate.
  • Florida last elected a Democrat to the Senate in 2012.