2026 Florida governor and congressional elections
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AOC endorses Florida Democrat Angie Nixon for US Senate
Marco Rubio vacated the Senate seat before the end of his term to serve as secretary of state.
AOC said Nixon will not take corporate PAC money.
Nixon will face Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in a special general election contest in November.
GOP candidate Singer challenges Dem Moskowitz in toss-up Florida House race
Singer's campaign denied his past endorsement of Moskowitz was anything more than a personal call to express support for a fellow Jewish, pro-Israel politician.
Scott Singer is the Republican nominee in the race for Florida's 25th Congressional District.
The 25th Congressional District runs through portions of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
“Anti-Israel is winning. It's become the mainstream of the Democratic Party. And longtime Democrats are leaving in droves. Another reason why it's going to be very hard for Democrats in this district to win with 25% Jewish population and people who understand Israel's close and long-standing alliance with the United States. We're going to pick off more of those voters.”
Florida Democratic Candidate Angie Nixon Denies Being Socialist Following Comments
Nixon described herself as a capitalist who supports strong regulation.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate to replace Marco Rubio after Rubio became Secretary of State.
Angie Nixon stated she joined the Democratic Socialists of America due to its support for public housing, healthcare, homeless veterans, and campaign finance reform, while rejecting the label of socialist.
“Socialist lunatic Angie Nixon wants to empty our prisons, open our borders, and raise your taxes to bankroll their far-left agenda,”
Moskowitz rejects Rick Scott's claims about socialist ties
“its pretty wild that his first thought was a prominent critic of israel, before even thanking his constituents lmao. really worried about his genocidal emotional support apartheid state.”
Angie Nixon wins Florida democratic socialist primary victory
“Nixon is really going to have her work cut out for her to show that she can raise money, or if she can’t, to show that somehow they can recreate the success of the grassroots campaign that brought her victory here,”
Ryan Elijah beats Cory Mills for Republican US House nomination in Florida
A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Michael Johnson that claimed Cory Mills violated state law while signing qualifying documents.
Cory Mills is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged misuse of the power of his office and allegations of sexual misconduct.
Ryan Elijah won the Republican Party nomination for Florida's 7th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Cory Mills.
Florida governor general election set: Byron Donalds vs David Jolly
A survey conducted by Hart Research Associates found Jolly leading Donalds 46% to 45%.
The Hart Research Associates poll surveyed 600 likely voters between August 10 and 13.
Byron Donalds graduated from Florida State University with a degree in finance and marketing.
“I am grateful to my family, my team, my volunteers, and every Floridian who powered us to this victory,”
Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic primary
Angie Nixon won the Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Marco Rubio vacated his Senate seat when Trump chose him as secretary of state.
In May, Angie Nixon protested the Florida legislature's redistricting of congressional maps by shouting through a megaphone on the state House floor.
“The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak or think properly, and who will go down to certain defeat at the hands of Ashley Moody, a truly Fantastic Senator, from the Great State Florida,”
Angie Nixon wins Florida primary, democratic socialist victory sends shock waves
Alex Vindman is a retired army intelligence officer who blew the whistle on Donald Trump.
Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in the primary.
Sabato's Crystal Ball moved the Florida Senate race from 'likely Republican' to 'safe Republican' within hours of Nixon's victory speech.
“Nixon is really going to have her work cut out for her to show that she can raise money, or if she can’t, to show that somehow they can recreate the success of the grassroots campaign that brought her victory here,”
Florida governor primaries set Donalds vs Jolly matchup
Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for governor of Florida on Tuesday
Donalds's other Republican primary opponents included former Florida house speaker Paul Renner and James Fishback
Jolly is a former Republican congressman who became an independent and then switched to the Democratic party last year
“I am grateful to my family, my team, my volunteers, and every Floridian who powered us to this victory,”
Florida Democrat defeats DSA challenger, sends condolences to Hasan Piker
“its pretty wild that his first thought was a prominent critic of israel, before even thanking his constituents lmao. really worried about his genocidal emotional support apartheid state.”
Roundup: Takeaways from Tuesday primaries
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party's nomination in Florida's gubernatorial race.
Moskowitz's seat is considered by Republicans to be a top pickup opportunity in November.
Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation, and a judge issued a restraining order against him last year after his former girlfriend accused him of threatening to distribute sexually explicit videos of her.
“This is such a difficult and fraught time in our country. There is so much at stake in this moment, and I want people to know that representation matters. It matters, and I will fight to make sure that representation counts again,”
Florida Democrat taunts Hasan Piker after defeating DSA challenger
“its pretty wild that his first thought was a prominent critic of israel, before even thanking his constituents lmao. really worried about his genocidal emotional support apartheid state.”
Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic US Senate primary
Nixon used a pink megaphone on the Florida House floor to protest a GOP-drafted congressional map.
Moody served six years as Florida's attorney general before her Senate appointment.
Nixon has championed government-run healthcare and expanded social programs.
“We could do this nationwide. It's not rocket science, but when you have a party that does everything they possibly can to cheat, lie, and steal to win elections, when it's all about control and power, rather than trying to make sure we protect democracy, we got to do everything we can to put the ship in the right direction, and that's what we've done at the party. We're going to continue to do anything we can make sure these elections are safe and secure.”
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress
Donalds said of Trump's endorsement that a candidate cannot rely on it alone to win
Donalds defeated Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a former DeSantis running mate, and political newcomer James Fishback, among others
Moody, a former state attorney general, was appointed by DeSantis to fill Rubio's Senate seat after Rubio became secretary of state
“but because I still believe in the old school Republican, Libertarian policy that government should simply stay out of your life, and stay out of your bedroom.”