Republican Ashley Moody Secures Florida Senate Seat in Special Election
Republican Ashley Moody has won the special election to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, securing her position until early 2029.
Ashley Moody, a Republican, has secured her spot in the United States Senate following a special election held in Florida to complete the term of former Senator Marco Rubio. Moody, who was previously the state attorney general, retained her Florida Senate seat, marking a significant victory for the Republican party in the Sunshine State 123456.
The election, which took place on a Tuesday, saw Moody face off against Angie Nixon, a Democratic socialist and state lawmaker. Despite Nixon's support from notable figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Moody emerged victorious, largely due to her substantial fundraising edge over her opponent 46.
Angie Nixon, who is 42 years old, had recently won her primary contest against a more moderate opponent, positioning herself as a strong contender in the race. However, she faced challenges in the general election, particularly after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Moody to the Senate seat, a move that likely bolstered Moody’s standing among Republican voters 36.
Florida, known for its growing Republican leanings, has seen a shift towards the right in recent years, with President Trump winning the state by 13 points in the 2024 election. This trend was further cemented by the results of the special election, where Moody's win solidified the state's red status 3.
Moody will now serve the remaining two years of Marco Rubio's term, which extends until early 2029. Following this period, the next Senate election for this seat is expected to take place in 2028 6.
During the campaign, Nixon highlighted the 'Hope Florida' scandal, where DeSantis's administration redirected a $10 million Medicaid payment to political committees, a move that Nixon used to criticize Moody's involvement 4. Despite this, Moody managed to maintain her lead and secure the win.
What we know
- - Ashley Moody is a Republican 123456
- - Moody retained her Florida Senate seat 123456
- - Angie Nixon is a Democrat and a democratic socialist 23456
- - The election was a special one to complete Marco Rubio's term 16
- - Moody will serve until early 2029 3
- - The election occurred in 2026 6
- - Moody will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term 6
- - The next Senate election for this seat will be in 2028 6
- - Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody to the Senate seat 6
- - Angie Nixon is a state lawmaker 13
- - Nixon won her primary contest against a more moderate opponent 36
- - Florida has a 1.5 million-voter advantage in registrations for the Republican Party 46
- - Florida has become increasingly red in recent elections 3
- - President Trump won Florida by 13 points in 2024 3
- - Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Nixon in central Florida 4
- - DeSantis's administration diverted a $10m Medicaid payout to political committees in the 'Hope Florida' scandal 4
- - Nixon referred to Moody's involvement in the 'Hope Florida' scandal during her campaign 4
- - Moody had a significant fundraising advantage over Nixon 6
- - Moody was previously the state attorney general 6
- - Angie Nixon is 42 years old 3
- - The election took place on a Tuesday 25
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 79%, weighted across 22 claims from 6 independent outlets. Since the first report: 71% → 79%, outlets 5 → 6.
- confirmed Ashley Moody is a Republican. (97%)
- confirmed Ashley Moody retained her Florida Senate seat. (97%)
- confirmed Angie Nixon is a Democrat. (97%)
- confirmed Angie Nixon is a democratic socialist. (93%)
- confirmed The election took place as a special election to complete Marco Rubio's term. (86%)
- likely Moody will serve until early 2029. (71%)
- likely The election occurred in 2026. (71%)
- likely Moody will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term. (71%)
- likely The next Senate election for this seat will be in 2028. (71%)
- likely Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody to the Senate seat. (71%)
- confirmed Angie Nixon is a state lawmaker. (86%)
- confirmed Angie Nixon won her primary contest against a more moderate opponent. (85%)
- confirmed Florida has a 1.5 million-voter advantage in registrations for the Republican Party. (85%)
- likely Florida has become increasingly red in recent elections. (71%)
- likely President Trump won Florida by 13 points in 2024. (71%)
- likely Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Nixon in central Florida. (71%)
- likely DeSantis's administration diverted a $10m Medicaid payout to political committees in the 'Hope Florida' scandal. (71%)
- likely Nixon referred to Moody's involvement in the 'Hope Florida' scandal during her campaign. (71%)
- likely Moody had a significant fundraising advantage over Nixon. (71%)
- likely Moody was previously the state attorney general. (71%)
- likely Angie Nixon is 42 years old. (71%)
- likely The election took place on a Tuesday. (71%)
Sources
- NYT U.S. — Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/us/mood-nixon-florida-senate-election.html - WFAA (Texas) — Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/florida-senate-ashley-moody-republican-wins-reelection/507-0b538e08-3c09-4c0e-a0df-4321c16ef086 - CBS News U.S. — Ashley Moody wins Florida 2026 Senate election
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-2026-senate-moody-nixon/ - The Guardian US — Republican Ashley Moody defeats progressive Angie Nixon in Florida Senate race
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/ashley-moody-wins-florida-senate-race - WKYC (Ohio) — Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/politics/elections/florida-senate-ashley-moody-republican-wins-reelection/507-0b538e08-3c09-4c0e-a0df-4321c16ef086 - NBC News — GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/ashley-moody-florida-senate-election-win-midterm-angie-nixon-rcna603333