GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida
Moody won 51% of the vote, according to the New York Times, and will serve the final two years of Marco Rubio’s term.
- Republican Sen. Ashley Moody won the special election yesterday for the Senate seat previously held by Marco Rubio, securing a full term in the Capitol's Upper House.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody in January 2025 after Rubio vacated the position to serve as President Donald Trump's Secretary of State.
- The fifth-generation Floridian from Plant City campaigned on "law and order" and America-first policies, while Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon prioritized social benefits like Medicare and universal childcare.
- Moody will keep her seat in the Capitol's Upper House for another six years, ensuring both Florida Senate seats remain occupied by Republicans for at least four years.
- The victory maintains Republican dominance in the Sunshine State, where Sen. Rick Scott previously defeated Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by more than 1.3 million votes in 2024.
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NRSC Congratulates Moody on Florida Senate Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NRSC Chairman Tim Scott issued the following statement congratulating Senator Ashley Moody on her victory: “Thanks to Senator Ashley Moody, the Free State of Florida will remain free! Floridians know Ashley is a tireless fighter who will always put them first, and she’s just getting started. I look forward to continuing to work […]
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Florida PhoenixMoody wins U.S. Senate race, edging Nixon
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody won her third statewide election Tuesday as Republicans kept hold of the Florida seat to which Moody was appointed after President Donald Trump nominated Marco Rubio as secretary of state.
Republicans have won elections to both houses of the U.S. Congress in Florida. Senator Ashley Moody is re-elected to the Senate, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna retains her seat in the House of Representatives, according..
Republicans have won elections to both houses of the U.S. Congress in Florida. Senator Ashley Moody is re-elected to the Senate, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna retains her seat in the House of Representatives, according to forecasts...
Sen. Ashley Moody Scores Win for GOP in Florida
Republican Sen. Ashley Moody won her race in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon in a special election. Moody first took the seat when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took her to succeed Marco Rubio when he became US secretary of state in 2025, the AP reports. To form state...
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