John Hawley
Sep 30, 2026
Explore Angie Nixon and Ashley Moody’s competing visions for Florida.
Florida U.S. Senate Battle 2026: Ashley Moody vs. Angie Nixon
Meet the candidates and the competing political visions behind Florida’s Senate contest. This introductory article provides background on Moody and Nixon and sets the stage for the series’ issue-by-issue examination of their priorities, records and approaches to public office.
Florida’s 2026 Senate Voter Guide to Issues, Records and Accountability
The concluding election guide brings the series’ major comparisons into one reference. Explore the candidates’ proposals, records and unanswered questions—and what a U.S. senator can actually change through legislation, spending, oversight and constituent service.
Series Issue By Issue Article By Article
Angie Nixon Election Results: Why She Won Duval, Lost Florida and What Comes Next
Angie Nixon carried Duval County by more than 38,000 votes, but Ashley Moody’s margins in nearby counties erased that hometown advantage. This installment breaks down the Northeast Florida results and examines Nixon’s online reach, youth turnout and whether her Democratic Socialists of America membership may have affected the race. It closes with Nixon’s concession and what she has said about a possible Jacksonville City Council run and the 2028 election cycle.
Ashley Moody Wins Florida’s 2026 Senate Race: Her Record and What Comes Next
Ashley Moody defeated Angie Nixon to keep the U.S. Senate seat she was appointed to fill. This installment follows Moody’s path from prosecutor and judge to Florida attorney general and U.S. senator, examining her opioid settlements, key Senate votes and immigration proposals. It also looks at what Floridians can watch for as she serves the rest of Marco Rubio’s term.
Nixon vs. Moody — Part XIII
Angie Nixon’s Moxie Group: $271,000 in Charity Revenue, Family Leadership and Financial Questions
With voting already underway, Nixon faces questions about the nonprofit she led while criticizing Moody’s financial conduct. Examine $271,000 in reported charitable revenue, family leadership, Nixon’s management of a related for-profit business, and the nonprofit’s October 2026 dissolution. Part XIII explores potential private financial benefits, nonprofit oversight and the distinction between legal compliance and ethical accountability.
Angie Nixon’s Campaign Hits the Big Leagues: Campaign Finance Integrity
Donna Deegan joins national progressives behind Nixon as her Senate fundraising eclipses her earlier state campaigns. Examine reported payments to family businesses, the rules separating campaign spending from personal benefit, and what happens to millions in donations after Election Day.
Florida’s 2026 Senate Voter Guide to Issues, Records and Accountability
The concluding election guide brings the series’ major comparisons into one reference. Explore the candidates’ proposals, records and unanswered questions—and what a U.S. senator can actually change through legislation, spending, oversight and constituent service.
Fundraising and Rally Crowds Surge—But Moody Still Leads in Polls
Campaign donations, enthusiastic crowds and polling measure different things. We examine Nixon’s fundraising growth, Moody’s financial advantages and the available surveys, alongside campaign-disclosure questions and the importance of comparing equivalent reporting periods.
Immigration: ICE, Deportation and Border Security
Nixon’s proposal to replace ICE contrasts with Moody’s support for expanded immigration enforcement. This installment examines deportation policy, legal pathways, local police partnerships and the safeguards needed to protect public safety and due process.
Law and Order: Trump Impeachment, Hope Florida and Senate Judgment
Legal accusations require evidence, context and a clear distinction between allegations and findings. We examine Nixon’s demands concerning Trump, the Hope Florida controversy and the standards both candidates should meet when discussing investigations, court decisions and accountability.
Cop Killers: Police Support, Punishment and Political Judgment
Officer killings bring questions about sentencing, law-enforcement support and candidates’ public judgment into sharp focus. This installment examines voting records, endorsements and the controversy surrounding Nixon’s bookstore display, distinguishing documented positions from claims about motives.
Abortion: Federal Protections or Restrictions?
What should Congress protect, restrict or leave to the states? We examine Nixon’s and Moody’s records on abortion, the distinctions between state and federal authority, and questions about exceptions, emergency care and the legislation either candidate would support.
Crime: Police, Private Prisons and Public Safety
Public safety involves decisions about prevention, policing, punishment and incarceration. This installment examines Nixon’s proposals concerning treatment and private prisons alongside Moody’s enforcement priorities, asking how each approach would protect communities and address repeat or violent offenders.
Israel and Gaza: Should the U.S. Condition Military Aid?
How should Washington use military assistance to influence events in Israel and Gaza? We compare the candidates’ statements and records on weapons transfers, human rights and civilian protection, distinguishing military aid from humanitarian relief and examining the conditions each approach would require.
Child Care: What Would Their Plans Mean for Jacksonville Families?
Families need affordable childcare and available places for their children. This installment compares Nixon’s proposals to expand access with Moody’s efforts to strengthen oversight of existing assistance, exploring costs, workforce needs and the challenges facing local providers.
Healthcare: What Their Plans Mean for Jacksonville and Florida
Nixon and Moody offer different visions for financing healthcare and expanding access. We examine Medicare for All, private coverage and health savings accounts—and what those approaches could mean for patients, taxpayers and Jacksonville’s healthcare system.
Tax the Billionaires or Grow the Economy?
Who should pay for expanded public benefits, and what policies encourage economic growth? This installment compares Nixon’s billionaire wealth-tax proposal with Moody’s emphasis on lower taxes and private investment, examining the funding assumptions and practical questions behind both approaches.
Florida U.S. Senate Battle: Ashley Moody vs. Angie Nixon
Republican Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon bring different backgrounds, priorities and political alliances to Florida’s Senate race. This introductory article explores the candidates and the stakes of the contest, setting the stage for our issue-by-issue comparison of their proposals, records and accountability.
