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News Reporting· The Hill Published Aug 18, 2026

Democratic socialist notches surprise win in Florida Senate primary: 5 takeaways

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A progressive scored an unexpected upset in Florida's Democratic primary for Senate, a left-wing breakthrough in President Trump's home state that tees up a tough, GOP-favored fight this fall.

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) but was not endorsed by the national organization, toppled Alex Vindman, whose star rose as a witness in Trump's 2019 impeachment hearings, in one of the cycle's most unexpected primary results. She'll face off in November against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody for the final two years of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Senate term.

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News Reporting· The New York Times

The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing

State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.

News Reporting· NBC News

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary

NBC News projects that Nixon, a state lawmaker, will face GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed to replace Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in the general election.

News Reporting· Fox News

Progressive Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon topples Trump impeachment witness in Dem Senate primary upset

Angie Nixon pulled off an upset over retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary despite Vindman's name and fundraising advantage.

News Reporting· The New York Times

A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?