Politics
Resurfaced comments show Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon supported Electoral College abolition and election changes
Republicans are criticizing state Representative Angie Nixon's past remarks supporting election reforms as she begins her general election campaign against Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
The short version
- Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon previously voiced support for abolishing the Electoral College and the Senate filibuster, as well as enacting ranked-choice voting and same-day voter registration.
- Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America member who recently won her primary against former national security official Alexander Vindman, is running against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.
- Republican organizations criticized her positions, characterizing her proposed reforms as a threat to election integrity, while Nixon's campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Key facts
- State Representative Angie Nixon won the Florida Democratic U.S. Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman.[Fox News]
- In resurfaced video and podcast clips from 2024, Nixon stated support for abolishing the Electoral College and the Senate filibuster, and endorsed ranked-choice voting and same-day voter registration.[Fox News]
- Republican National Committee official Ally Triolo issued a statement criticizing Nixon's positions on election systems.[Fox News]
- Nixon faces Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November election.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Nixon's office and campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the resurfaced statements.[Fox News]