Politics
CBS News projects Moody wins Florida Senate race over Nixon
Appointed Republican senator Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon, according to CBS News projections.
The short version
- CBS News projects Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in Florida's Senate race.[CBS News]
- Moody was appointed in January 2025 by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the seat Marco Rubio vacated.[PBS NewsHour · The Guardian]
- Nixon, a democratic socialist, won the August primary with 56% of the vote against Alex Vindman.[PBS NewsHour · CBS News]
- The race tested whether Florida remains reliably Republican, with Republicans holding a 1.5 million registration edge.[PBS NewsHour · The Guardian]
Key facts
- Republican Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, according to CBS News projections.[CBS News]
- Moody was appointed in January 2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio.[PBS NewsHour · The Guardian]
- Nixon, a democratic socialist, received 56% of the August primary vote against Alex Vindman.[PBS NewsHour · CBS News]
- Republicans hold a 1.5 million voter registration advantage over Democrats in Florida.[PBS NewsHour · The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The Moody win is a CBS News projection, and the ledger does not include certified final results.[CBS News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Live Results: Florida Senate midterm electionPBS NewsHour - Politics · Wire: associated-press
- Ashley Moody projected to win Florida Senate electionCBS News - US
- Republican Ashley Moody defeats progressive Angie Nixon in Florida Senate raceThe Guardian - US