Angie Nixon

South Florida candidates are engaged in a final push ahead of primary elections for U.S. Senate and governor races. Candidates such as Alex Vindman discussed funding Medicare, while Angie Nixon campaigned through Little Havana. Other participants in the races include Annette Laddéo, Daniella Levine Cava, Jay Collins, and Ashley Moody.

Florida’s U.S. Senate primary on August 18 features Republican Ashley Moody, a frontrunner against three lesser-known challengers, and a Democratic race between State Representative Angie Nixon and retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman. Nixon, aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, and Vindman, a witness in Trump’s 2019 impeachment, face an uncertain contest against Moody, who leads in polls and fundraising.

Florida's August 18 Senate primary pits progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon against moderate first-time candidate Alex Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel. Nixon faces past criticism for a disruptive protest, while Vindman avoids debate and disputes the influence of progressive movements in Florida. Republican Sen. Ashley Moody campaigns against left-leaning Democrats, labeling them as 'anarchist psychos,' but faces multiple intra-party challengers.

The U.S. House rejected an amendment by Thomas Massie to cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, but 103 Democrats, including Maxwell Frost, supported it. Retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman and Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon, both U.S. Senate hopefuls, expressed differing views on the funding cut, with Nixon endorsing it and Vindman advocating for a two-state solution while emphasizing Israel's security.

Angie Nixon has accepted invitations to debate Alex Vindman in two summer debates for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Florida. Vindman's campaign has not confirmed participation, emphasizing his focus on grassroots outreach. The primary winner will face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody in November.

Florida's Legislature passed a tax cut bill (HB 7031E) reducing sales taxes on guns, fishing gear, and tennis tournament tickets, projected to cost $272.2 million in state and local revenue. The bill includes a hunting, fishing, and camping tax holiday and military property tax exemptions, with supporters highlighting tax relief for specific groups and critics arguing it neglects broader affordability issues.

Florida Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon caused a disruption on the House floor by using a bullhorn to protest a redistricting bill backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming it violated the Constitution. The bill passed 83-28, likely favoring Republicans and shifting congressional representation, amid nationwide redistricting battles.

Florida Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon caused chaos during a legislative vote by grabbing a bullhorn to protest a redistricting bill backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming it was unconstitutional. The bill passed 83-28 in the Florida House and is expected to favor Republicans, potentially securing them four additional congressional seats. DeSantis defended the redistricting as addressing population growth and fair representation.