Moody and Nixon Set for Florida Senate Clash in November Election

Republican U.S. Senator Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon will face off in November for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, setting up a competitive general election battle in a traditionally Republican-leaning state. Moody, who was appointed to the chamber last year following Marco Rubio’s departure to become secretary of state, appeared at a Republican event in Doral on Friday to address supporters. The contest will determine who fills the remainder of Rubio’s term.

Moody’s campaign strategy centers on attacking Nixon’s membership in the Democratic Socialists of America, distilling her message into a simple two-word slogan: “Stop socialism.” At the Friday event, Moody characterized the DSA as a radical organization and expressed surprise that a socialist-aligned candidate would appear on Florida’s ballot. When asked about a potential debate with Nixon on local television, Moody demurred and suggested her campaign team would coordinate the details.

Nixon is working to rebuild Democratic competitiveness in statewide races by broadening her party’s appeal to moderate voters and emphasizing her political track record. She recently joined both the Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families Party, framing those affiliations as efforts to return power to ordinary citizens. Nixon told Local 10 News that her prior service in office demonstrates her capacity to represent Floridians across the political spectrum.

The election presents Florida voters with a choice between Moody, a former state attorney general elevated to the Senate through appointment, and Nixon, whose candidacy represents Democrats’ effort to reclaim relevance in statewide elections after years of Republican dominance.