Coverage dated August 17, 2026 to August 24, 2026

Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 3 developments

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who notched an upset victory in Florida's Senate Democratic primary this week. “Angie Nixon is proof that organized people can take on organized money — and win. Outspent more than 16 to 1, she won in a landslide.

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  1. Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Scores Major Upset In Florida Senate Primary

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  2. Angie Nixon on division between progressive, establishment Democrats: 'It's not about labels'

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  3. Newest

    Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race

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  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida Senate race: Who will challenge Ashley Moody in November? (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Florida voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the state's special U.S. Senate primary, with Republican Sen. Ashley Moody seeking the nomination and two Democrats competing for a chance to challenge her in November.

  2. Just the News

    Socialist Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic nomination for Senate (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Vindman is primarily known for his role in the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Democratic socialist Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    HALLANDALE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 17: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon waves as she is introduced to the congregation at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on August 17, 2026 in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

  4. Tampa Bay Times

    Nixon, Vindman locked in close race for Florida’s Democratic US Senate primary (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    Two Democratic candidates, retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman and state Rep. Angie Nixon, were locked in a tight race Tuesday to determine who would challenge U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in November. As of 7:29 p.m., with more than 60% of votes counted, Nixon had 53% compared to Vindman’s 47%.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Angie Nixon wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida special primary election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Angie Nixon wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida special primary election

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Ashley Moody wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida special primary election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Ashley Moody wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida special primary election

  7. The Hill

    Nixon defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D) is poised to deliver an unexpected upset and defeat President Trump whistleblower Alexander Vindman in the Democratic contest for Florida Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ.

  8. CBS News

    Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.

  9. Fox News

    Progressive Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon topples Trump impeachment witness in Dem Senate primary upset (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Angie Nixon pulled off an upset over retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary despite Vindman's name and fundraising advantage.

  10. NBC News

    Angie Nixon projected winner in Florida Democratic Senate primary (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    NBC News projects Angie Nixon will win the Florida Democratic primary for Senate. It is a major upset over former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman.

  11. New York Post

    DSA member Angie Nixon defeats Trump impeachment witness Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate race (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Nixon led Vindman 55.2% to 44.8% with more than 80% of ballots counted when the Associated Press called the race in her favor.

  12. The Guardian

    Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Republican primary in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis In an upset for the Democratic establishment, progressive Angie Nixon won the party’s US Senat…

  13. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida Primary: Angie Nixon, Ashley Moody to compete for U.S. Senate seat in November (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The race to be Florida's next U.S. Senator has been decided. Ashley Moody earned the most votes to secure the Republican nomination, while State Representative Angie Nixon earned the most votes to secure the Democratic nomination.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Socialist Nixon upsets Trump whistleblower Vindman to win Florida Senate primary (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning upset victory Tuesday to clinch Florida’s Democratic Senate primary against impeachment-whistleblower-turned-candidate Alex Vindman and will face Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the November general election.

  15. Revolver News

  16. Newsweek

    Angie Nixon's Chances of Defeating Ashley Moody in Florida Senate Race (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrats are hoping to capitalize on anger against President Donald Trump to flip the Senate seat in his home state.

  17. Breitbart News

    Angie Nixon Upsets Alexander Vindman in Florida Democrat Senate Primary (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    State Rep. Angie Nixon upset Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democrat Senate primary on Tuesday night.

  18. Axios

    Angie Nixon scores socialist breakthrough in Trump's Florida (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Angie Nixon's stunning Florida Senate primary win on Tuesday gave the Democratic Socialists of America its biggest statewide breakthrough yet: For the first time this year, a DSA member won a major-party nomination for statewide office.

  19. WSVN Miami

    GOP Sen Ashley Moody to face off against progressive Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon in Senate race (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Republican Sen. Ashley Moody will face off against Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon in the general election for a full six-year term in the Senate....

  20. Forbes

    Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon Scores Major Upset In Florida Senate Primary (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Nixon is the latest in a line of left-leaning anti-establishment candidates who have scored wins in the Democratic Party’s primaries.

  21. Breitbart News

    Ashley Moody Wins Republican Nomination in Florida Senate Primary (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Republican Ashley Moody clinched the nomination in the Florida Senate primary for the special election to fill Marco Rubio's vacant seat.

  22. Hawaiitribune Herald

    In upset, democratic socialist Nixon defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scored an upset victory on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, as media outlets projected she defeated former national security official Alex Vindman.

  23. NBC News

    Key Primary Results: Florida, California, Wyoming, Alaska (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Florida delivered the biggest surprise of the primaries on Tuesday when Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon scored an upset victory in the senate race. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY on all the results and how they’ll impact on the buildup to November’s midterm elections.

  24. Jezebel

    Democratic Socialist Gets Outraised 16-to-1, Wins Florida Senate Nomination Anyway (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    State Rep. Angie Nixon scores in upset for the party's left wing against Trump impeachment figure Alex Vindman.

  25. End Time Headlines

    Democratic socialist clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    In a sharp rebuke to conventional expectations, progressive state representative Angie Nixon secured a surprising victory in Florida’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating well-funded former national security official Alexander Vindman.

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