Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race

Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race

TL;DR

  • Angie Nixon, a progressive and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Democratic US Senate primary in Florida.
  • She defeated Alexander Vindman, a former army intelligence officer and whistleblower.
  • Nixon had significantly less funding than Vindman but campaigned on fighting for Floridians.
  • Nixon will face Republican Ashley Moody in the general election.
  • The victory follows other wins for Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates nationally, though establishment Democrats also prevailed in other Florida races.