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
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.