Democratic socialist Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon achieved a significant upset by defeating former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. This victory positions Nixon for a general election contest against the Republican Senator. Simultaneously, Florida's 2026 primary elections saw other major shifts, including the ousting of GOP Rep. Cory Mills from his House nomination and the defeat of Trump-backed candidate Catalina Lauf, marking a series of unexpected outcomes across the state's political landscape.