Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Angie Nixon in Florida special Senate race
The New York congresswoman backs the Democratic nominee in her upcoming general election against Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
The short version
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Florida state Representative Angie Nixon for the U.S. Senate.
- Nixon is competing in a November special general election against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
- Moody, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis and is endorsed by Donald Trump, took the seat following Marco Rubio's appointment as secretary of state.
Key facts
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Democratic nominee Angie Nixon ahead of Florida's special U.S. Senate election.[Fox News]
- Nixon secured the Democratic nomination after defeating retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman in the primary.[Fox News]
- Republican Senator Ashley Moody was appointed to the seat by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio stepped down to become secretary of state.[Fox News]
- Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Moody in the special election matchup.[Fox News]
Sources
- AOC backs Florida Dem Angie Nixon for US Senate: 'I’m proud to endorse her'Fox News - Politics