Angie Nixon Wins Florida Primary

A democratic socialist’s Florida win signals a new test for Democrats’ progressive wing.

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Florida DSA Candidate Angie Nixon Says Republicans 'Literally Trying to Kill Us'

A democratic socialist won in Florida. Is it because Florida’s unaffordable?

Democrats got a surprise in Florida — and an opening in Alaska. Let's go Off Script

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Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville state representative and Democratic Socialists of America member, won Florida’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, defeating better-funded moderate Alex Vindman despite being outspent 13-to-1. Nixon campaigned on a left-wing economic platform centered on affordability, making the result a test of progressive strength in Florida’s increasingly conservative electorate. After the win, critics highlighted past remarks in which she said Republicans were “literally trying to kill us” and defended taking children to drag shows as “wholesome.”

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Affordability-driven winLeft & Center

Angie Nixon’s primary victory was powered by voter anger over Florida’s affordability crisis. Her left-wing economic message and stronger ground campaign overcame her rival’s funding advantage.