DSA Senate hopeful Angie Nixon claims Republicans are actively trying to kill her
Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon, representing the Democratic Socialists of America, said Republicans are “literally trying to kill us” and accused ICE of acting as a weaponized paramilitary force.
Angie Nixon, the Democratic Socialists of America’s candidate for the Florida Senate, told RNC Research that Republicans are “literally trying to kill us,” rejecting any notion of cross-party collaboration. She further claimed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement functions as a weaponized paramilitary force used to terrorize Black neighborhoods. Nixon’s campaign platform includes reviving DEI policies and abolishing ICE, and she secured a surprise win in Tuesday’s primary.
During a church rally she quoted Assata Shakur, a former FBI “most-wanted” individual, as a freedom fighter. She also defended drag performances, saying she has taken her children to such shows and finds them wholesome. Her statements have drawn attention to her radical positions as she rises in Florida politics.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight escalating partisan rhetoric and controversial policy proposals in a key state election.
How this story developed
- Aug 12 Veteran Connecticut Democrat John Larson defeated by former mayor Luke Bronin in primary
- Aug 19 Primary races in Massachusetts and Virginia Beach have also moved forward, highlighting broader intra‑party contests.
- Aug 19 Nixon's primary victory sets up a general‑election contest against Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
- Aug 19 Chuck Gray won the Republican primary for Wyoming’s at-large House seat.
- Aug 19 Primary results now show Mary Peltola leading Dan Sullivan.
- Aug 19 Trump publicly asked Cory Mills to drop out of the race and gave his full endorsement to Ryan Elijah.
- Aug 19 State Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, secured the Democratic nomination by defeating well-funded retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman. The victory prompted Sabato’s Crystal Ball to shift its outlook, now rating incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody’s race as a safe Republican win. Moody holds roughly $8.4 million in cash, while Nixon has under $300,000. Analysts note the stark fundraising gap will make a statewide campaign challenging for the challenger. The race follows a history of Republican dominance in Florida’s Senate contests.
- Aug 19 The Democratic primary between Moskowitz and Larkin has been held.
- Aug 19 Fourteen incumbents—twelve House members and two senators—were unseated in the 2026 primaries, a near‑record level.
- Aug 19 Angie Nixon announced her affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America this year.
- Aug 20 Elijah captured 47% of the primary vote, while Mills received 34%.
- Aug 20 Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman to win the Democratic Senate nomination.
- Aug 20 Nixon secured 56% of more than 1.25 million votes in the Democratic primary, while Moody captured nearly 80% of over 1.65 million votes in the GOP primary.
- Aug 21 Moskowitz secured the Democratic nomination with roughly 64.2% of the vote.
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