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GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins Marco Rubio’s old Senate seat in Florida
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., won the special election for Marco Rubio’s old Senate seat, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon, who had gained attention for her upset primary win and progressive platform.
- Moody leveraged a significant fundraising advantage to dominate advertising in Florida, a key factor in her victory in a state with 23 million residents.
- Nixon ran an active campaign with numerous public events and media appearances but faced challenges due to her alignment with Democratic Socialists of America and a cash disadvantage.
- Moody faced criticism for avoiding debates and her connection to the Hope Florida scandal involving Medicaid settlement funds, though no charges were filed against her.
- Moody’s campaign focused on portraying Nixon as too liberal for Florida, emphasizing the state’s recent shift toward a Republican voter majority, and this strategy helped maintain GOP dominance in the seat until its next election in 2028.
