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Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Race
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeats Republican governor Ron DeSantis in deep-red Florida.
In brief
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeats Republican governor Ron DeSantis in deep-red Florida. Democratic socialist Angie Nixon wins Florida's Senate primary with a message focused on economic inequality. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic US Senate primary with a campaign that ran as a democratic socialist.
“I have been the biggest thorn in Ron DeSantis’ side”
Nixon's Campaign Strategy
Nixon ran as a democratic socialist despite her opponent alex vindman’s 19 to 1 war chest advantage.
Nixon's Message
Nixon says the campaign focuses on economic inequality rather than political labels.
“It’s not about progressive vs. moderate vs. conservative, or democrat vs. republican, or dsa member vs. working families party member”
Nixon's Economic Message
Nixon states the rich are getting richer and making it harder for working families to survive.
“It’s about the rich are getting richer, and they’re making it harder for working families to be alive”
Nixon's Future Plans
Nixon aims to win in deep-red florida while focusing on economic inequality over political labels.
The headline
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon wins Florida's Senate primary with a message focused on economic inequality.
