Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon Defends Progressive Stance Amid DSA Criticism

Angie Nixon rejects GOP attacks on her DSA membership, focusing on healthcare and affordability in Florida race.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — Florida’s Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon has dismissed criticism over her affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America, emphasizing that her campaign is focused on policy rather than political labels.

In an appearance on CBS Morning News, Nixon stated, This is not about three letters. She argued that if she were not a member of the DSA, critics would find another issue to attack her on. Nixon, who represents parts of Jacksonville in the state legislature, recently won the Democratic primary against a more moderate opponent, marking one of several recent progressive upsets despite financial disadvantages.

Nixon is now competing against Republican Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed to the Senate in January 2025. The contest comes as Republicans have criticized leftist candidates, including those aligned with the DSA. Wyoming Senator John Barrasso, the top-ranking Republican in the Senate, accused Nixon of being a

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