Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election. Moody was appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill Marco Rubio's term when he became secretary of state under President Donald Trump. Nixon says her decision is based on an affordability crisis that Florida's leadership has ignored. She claims politicians, including Moody, aren't listening to the people. Nixon points to rising costs in groceries, healthcare, and housing. She cites the recent Miami mayoral race as evidence of a potential shift. Nixon was elected to the Florida House in 2020 and has been outspoken on several issues.
