Angela Nixon

DMember, Florida House of Representatives (since 2022)

Won the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Alex Vindman, 55.9%-44.1%.

Angela Nixon is a Democratic state representative from Jacksonville, a union organizer and small-business owner running for the remainder of the U.S. Senate term vacated by Marco Rubio. She has worked on legislation on childcare access and price-gouging and previously led the statewide coalition Florida for All.[1][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionAs a Florida state representative, worked on legislation expanding childcare access and addressing price-gouging.[3]

Positions on the issues

SupportsExpand public health coverage
Says she will fight to create a healthcare system that works for everyone and to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the VA.[3]
SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child care
Says she will fight to make childcare affordable and accessible, calling it an investment with strong economic returns for parents and local economies.[3]

In their words — priorities

Lowering everyday costs amid what she calls an affordability crisis, including housing and insurance costs.[3]
Creating a healthcare system that works for everyone and protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the VA.[3]
Making childcare affordable and accessible.[3]

Background

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2022.[1]
Worked as a union organizer and runs a community-focused bookstore in Jacksonville.[3]
Previously led the statewide coalition Florida for All.[3]
In the Florida House, worked on legislation expanding childcare access, addressing price-gouging, and challenging Florida's voting maps.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $975K · spent $710K · $265K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗