# Florida Republican Ashley Moody Wins Senate Race

> Ashley Moody secures Florida Senate seat as Democrats hold five others in 2026 midterms.
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- Summary: Ashley Moody secures Florida Senate seat as Democrats hold five others in 2026 midterms. Republican Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate seat while Democrats…
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- Published: 2026-11-04T02:16:15+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Republican Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate seat while Democrats retain five Senate seats in 2026 midterms.