Why Every 2028 Campaign Should Study Angie Nixon's Win

She fused young progressives and Black voters, the only combination that wins Democratic primaries

After weeks of tense and tumultuous primaries, last night’s contests in Florida were supposed to be boring. There was a little intrigue on the Republican side, but the Democratic races were supposed to be relatively pro forma. Incumbents like Jared Moskowitz were supposed to easily fend off their DSA challengers, and the Senate race wasn’t even supposed to be a race. Alex Vindman, the national security official who had become famous for testifying in Trump’s first impeachment inquiry, was expected to walk into the Senate nomination. Vindman had a massive financial and name-ID advantage over State Rep. Angie Nixon.

Not so fast.

Despite being outspent by more than 10 to 1, Nixon beat Vindman to become the Democratic nominee to take on Senator Ashley Moody.

And Nixon didn’t just beat him; she romped, winning by more than 11 points.

This is one of the more stunning primary upsets in recent memory. Here are some quick thoughts on Nixon’s win, why its the end of an era, and what Democrats running in 2028 can learn from her.