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Socialist Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary

Socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning upset victory Tuesday to clinch Florida's Democratic Senate primary against impeachment-whistleblower-turned-candidate Alex Vindman and will face Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the November general election.

Socialist Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary

TL;DR

  • Angie Nixon won the Democratic Senate primary in Florida.
  • She defeated impeachment whistleblower Alex Vindman.
  • Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
  • She will face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in the general election.
  • Vindman had a significant fundraising advantage and name recognition.
  • Despite Florida's population fleeing socialist nations, Nixon won the primary.
  • The general election is not considered competitive by forecasters due to the GOP's stronghold.