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Florida Republican Ashley Moody Wins Senate Race
Ashley Moody secures Florida Senate seat as Democrats hold five others in 2026 midterms.
In brief
Ashley Moody secures Florida Senate seat as Democrats hold five others in 2026 midterms. Republican Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate seat while Democrats retain five Senate seats in 2026 midterms. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Florida Senate Race
Republican Ashley Moody won Florida's special Senate election Tuesday defeating Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon.
“Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody won Florida’s special Senate election Tuesday, defeating Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon”
Moody's Background
Moody, Florida's former attorney general, secured her first statewide election victory after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her to the Senate in January 2025.
“Moody, Florida’s former attorney general, secured her first statewide election victory for the U.S. Senate after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her to the position in January 2025”
New Hampshire Race
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire's Senate race.
“U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-New Hampshire) defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu (R-New Hampshire) in the contest to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen”
Democratic Incumbents
Democrats retained Senate seats in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, and Rhode Island.
“Democrats also retained Senate seats in four other states, according to AP race calls summarized in its election-night coverage”
Senate Control
Republicans entered 2026 midterms with 53 Senate seats while Democrats held 47.
“Republicans entered Election Day with 53 Senate seats, while Democrats and two independents who caucus with them held 47”
Next Steps
Additional competitive races will determine whether Republicans maintain Senate majority.
“additional competitive races will determine whether republicans maintain their senate majority”
The headline
Republican Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate seat while Democrats retain five Senate seats in 2026 midterms.
