{"id":127696,"date":"2026-01-22T11:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/127696\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:32:28","slug":"state-representative-angie-nixon-announces-candidacy-for-us-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/127696\/","title":{"rendered":"State Representative Angie Nixon announces candidacy for US Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nixon joins wide pool of candidates for Democratic primary<\/p>\n<p>Florida Rep. Angie Nixon (D) of Jacksonville is considering a run for city council. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Florida State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) announced Thursday that she\u2019s running for U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Nixon, a Jacksonville native, has served District 13 since 2020 and has fought for affordable housing, healthcare, fair wages, and strong public schools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/01\/13\/too-expensive-for-floridians-jacksonville-rep-pushes-back-against-desantis-ahead-of-his-state-of-the-state-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/01\/13\/too-expensive-for-floridians-jacksonville-rep-pushes-back-against-desantis-ahead-of-his-state-of-the-state-address\/\">She most recently pushed back<\/a> against Governor Ron DeSantis\u2019 proposals to cut property taxes. Nixon said that the governor\u2019s policies are not benefiting working families in Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/national\/2025\/07\/12\/lawmakers-visit-alligator-alcatraz-but-some-wonder-how-much-theyll-get-to-see\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/national\/2025\/07\/12\/lawmakers-visit-alligator-alcatraz-but-some-wonder-how-much-theyll-get-to-see\/\">She was among the lawmakers who visited Alligator Alcatraz<\/a> in the Everglades and described it as crowded, unsanitary and bug-infested. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/money\/2025\/10\/02\/nearly-1-million-renters-across-florida-are-just-one-curveball-away-from-losing-their-housing-study-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/money\/2025\/10\/02\/nearly-1-million-renters-across-florida-are-just-one-curveball-away-from-losing-their-housing-study-finds\/\">Nixon also runs Cafe Resistance, a bookstore and community hub<\/a> on Soutel Drive in Northwest Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Nixon is currently facing a wide field of Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate primary. They include:<\/p>\n<p>Joey Mendoza Atkins<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ron Cruz<\/p>\n<p>Charles Gould<\/p>\n<p>Alan Grayson<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Jenkins<\/p>\n<p>Tamika Lyles<\/p>\n<p>Evelyn McBride<\/p>\n<p>Hector Mujica<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJonathan Lundy headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JLundy\/\" title=\"View Jonathan Lundy&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Lundy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>CFO says Nassau County exceeded budget by $53 million<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>CFO says Nassau County exceeded budget by $53 millionGateway Jax breaks ground on 721 N. Pearl<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:37<\/p>\n<p>Gateway Jax breaks ground on 721 N. PearlNassau County builder says impact fee rate hike will worsen affordability, increase home prices<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>Nassau County builder says impact fee rate hike will worsen affordability, increase home pricesMother speaks out after jury convicts man in 2023 killing of her 19-year-old son<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Mother speaks out after jury convicts man in 2023 killing of her 19-year-old sonJTA lays out 25-year plan for public transportation in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>JTA lays out 25-year plan for public transportation in JacksonvilleFamily asks community for help to find hit-and-run driver who injured 2 kids on e-scooter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:16<\/p>\n<p>Family asks community for help to find hit-and-run driver who injured 2 kids on e-scooterFernandina Beach teen explains how he found a missing woman with dementia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Fernandina Beach teen explains how he found a missing woman with dementiaWarmer temperatures, dry weather<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>Warmer temperatures, dry weatherEducation commissioner slams Clay County School Board member for no-show to address racial remarks<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:31<\/p>\n<p>Education commissioner slams Clay County School Board member for no-show to address racial remarksSurvivor shares message for driver in Putnam County hit-and-run<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>Survivor shares message for driver in Putnam County hit-and-runJacksonville mom\u2019s faith, family support fuel fight to walk again after accident <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville mom\u2019s faith, family support fuel fight to walk again after accident City of Jacksonville launches \u2018State of the Food\u2019 plan to shape the city\u2019s food system<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>City of Jacksonville launches \u2018State of the Food\u2019 plan to shape the city\u2019s food systemSt. Johns County recorded zero criminal homicides in 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:29<\/p>\n<p>St. Johns County recorded zero criminal homicides in 2025Florida leads nation in foreclosure filings, but experts say it\u2019s not a repeat of 2008 housing crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n<p>Florida leads nation in foreclosure filings, but experts say it\u2019s not a repeat of 2008 housing crashJacksonville mom says missed school bus pickups put her sons&#8217; 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