Ashley Moody wins Florida special Senate election

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 01:32 · Updated 01:52

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NBC News projected Republican Sen. Ashley Moody the winner over Democrat Angie Nixon in Florida’s special Senate election. The race fills the final two years of the term Marco Rubio won in 2022; the seat is next scheduled to be on the ballot in 2028.

NBC News projected Moody defeated Nixon in the special election for Marco Rubio’s former Senate seat.
Moody will serve the final two years of the term Rubio won in 2022, and the seat is scheduled to be on the ballot again in 2028.
The Washington Examiner reported Moody received 50.7% of the vote to Nixon’s 48.2%, and said the Associated Press called the race at 8:34 p.m.

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Key facts

Winner: Ashley Moody; NBC News projected her victory over Angie Nixon.
Reported vote shares: Moody 50.7%; Nixon 48.2%.
Seat history: The seat was formerly held by Marco Rubio; Moody was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after Rubio was tapped for a Cabinet position.
Next election: NBC News says the seat will be on the ballot again in 2028 for a full term.