Nixon Loses Florida Senate Race to Moody
Democrat Angie Nixon lost to Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in Florida's 2026 midterm Senate contest.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Elections
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Republican incumbent Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race in the 2026 midterm elections, winning by around 200,000 votes, or a little less than three points. Republicans kept their hold on Florida even as Democrats won sweeping victories in other states.
Why it matters
The result kept Florida's Senate seat in Republican hands while Democrats claimed both congressional chambers nationally. Nixon's loss and the party's reaction are shaping debate about Democrats' prospects in the state.
Moody's margin was around 200,000 votes, a little less than three points, while Donalds won the governor's race by a little over one point. The source does not provide comparisons with prior Florida midterm margins.
The players
Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody is the Republican incumbent who won Florida's 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Angie Nixon
Angie Nixon is a Florida Democrat who lost the 2026 U.S. Senate race to Ashley Moody.
Nikki Fried
Nikki Fried chairs the Florida Democratic Party and has said Democrats may be closer to electoral breakthroughs.
The details
Nixon made her comments about the race during an interview on The Don Lemon Show. Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried separately told The Hill that the left may be closer to a breakthrough in future elections. Some campaign donations to Nixon arrived the day before the election.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Midterm elections held, with Nixon losing the Senate race.
November 10, 2026: Nixon's interview on The Don Lemon Show was posted.
2028: Fried said she believes Democrats could win future Florida elections.
Political Context
Florida kept its Republican Senate and governor's seats even as Democrats flipped GOP-held seats in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa and Kansas. Fried's comments suggest Democrats see Florida as a future target despite the current margins.
Florida's Senate seat remains under Republican control following the midterm results. Voters should note that the state's statewide offices are now held by Republicans.
The takeaway
Florida's 2026 Senate result shows the state's continued Republican lean in statewide races despite Democratic gains elsewhere. Readers tracking future Florida contests can watch whether Democrats narrow the margins Fried has said she expects.
Further reading
Explore more Florida election coverage for context on the state's recent contests.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hill.
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