# Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Race

> Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeats Republican governor Ron DeSantis in deep-red Florida.
- Title: Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Race · Mother Jones | Shortify
- Summary: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeats Republican governor Ron DeSantis in deep-red Florida. Democratic socialist Angie Nixon wins Florida's Senate primary…
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- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/angie-nixon-democratic-socialist-win-red-florida
- Author: Reveal
- Published: 2026-09-30T06:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: angie nixon, democratic socialist, florida senate, ron desantis, democratic socialists of america, working families party, economic inequality
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon wins Florida's Senate primary with a message focused on economic inequality.