The Florida Democrat is putting her history as an organizer and lawmaker toward challenging notions of electability

Published October 21, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon participates in a worship service during a visit to the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on August 17, 2026 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Nixon, who previously protested on the floor of the state House with a bullhorn after Republicans redrew district lines, vies with retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the August 18 primary. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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