TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Angie Nixon won her party’s primary Tuesday, earning 56% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting.
She won against fellow Democrat Alex Vindman.
For the general election, she will take on incumbent Ashley Moody, who won the Republican primary.
Republicans have been enjoying widespread support in the state. The last Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Florida was former Sen. Bill Nelson, who was a famous supporter of NASA and the Space Coast during his tenure in office.
This past spring, Emerson College reported that Moody enjoyed 47% support compared to Nixon’s 36%.
Nixon’s campaign gathered Tuesday night at The Social on the River, a special events venue in Jacksonville.
Nixon announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate in January. Since then, she has traveled across Florida to introduce herself to voters, hold town halls, speak with constituents and knock on doors.
Her campaign has centered on a “People-Powered” message aimed at working families. Nixon has said Florida needs to work for everyone, not just the “rich and well-connected.”