Nixon’s ‘people-powered’ platform propels her to upset win

By: Barrington Salmon

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 1,417

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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“Pessimists calculate the odds. Optimists believe they can overcome them.” — Ted Koppel

State Rep. Angie Nixon’s striking political victory against retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Aug. 18 Florida Democratic Senate primary election startled pundits and rattled the political establishment in an electoral season marked by a groundswell of voter dissatisfaction with the status quo and desire for change.

Nixon, an ardent progressive, raised around $975,000 and was outspent …

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