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U.S. Senate Florida

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 18, 2026

Special general

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.73 · Very Conservative

Ashley Moody, a Republican, is the incumbent U.S. senator from Florida, appointed in 2025, and is running in the 2026 special election to keep the seat. She was previously Florida attorney general, a circuit court judge, and an assistant U.S. attorney.

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Open profile page: Ashley B. Moody

DemocraticEducation administrator

Angela Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, won the Democratic primary and is running for U.S. Senate in Florida's 2026 special election. She serves in the Florida House of Representatives and has worked as a higher education director.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateBusiness founder

Neil Gillespie is a candidate for U.S. Senate Florida in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Special primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.73 · Very ConservativeAdvanced

Ashley Moody, a Republican, is the incumbent U.S. senator from Florida, appointed in 2025, and is running in the 2026 special election to keep the seat. She was previously Florida attorney general, a circuit court judge, and an assistant U.S. attorney.

From the candidate’s published profile

Open profile page: Ashley B. Moody

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Alex Vindman ran for U.S. Senate Florida in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Open profile page: Alex Vindman

DemocraticAdvancedEducation administrator

Angela Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, won the Democratic primary and is running for U.S. Senate in Florida's 2026 special election. She serves in the Florida House of Representatives and has worked as a higher education director.

From the candidate’s published profile

Open profile page: Angela Nixon

RepublicanFirst-time candidateConsulting

Chris Gleason ran for U.S. Senate Florida in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Open profile page: Chris Gleason

RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness consultant

Ernie Rivera ran for U.S. Senate Florida in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Open profile page: Ernie Rivera

RepublicanFirst-time candidateMedical doctor

Neelam Perry ran for U.S. Senate Florida in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Open profile page: Neelam Perry

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