Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon has voiced support for abolishing the Electoral College, embracing ranked-choice voting, and allowing same-day voter registration, according to resurfaced clips from earlier this year. These comments are being highlighted by Republicans as Nixon begins her general-election campaign against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.
In a March 14 clip on the Clay County Speaks podcast, Nixon responded affirmatively when asked about eliminating the Electoral College. "Abolish the electoral college, I’m fine with that," Nixon said. "I believe one vote, one person. We would have a different country right now if that was the case." She also expressed support for abolishing the Senate filibuster.
Nixon further stated her approval of ranked-choice voting and same-day voter registration during the same podcast appearance and in a subsequent online Q&A session with voters in June. Florida currently requires voter registration to close before Election Day.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has criticized Nixon's remarks, with RNC Election Integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo stating, "From abolishing the Electoral College and embracing ranked-choice voting to attacking voter ID and commonsense election safeguards, Nixon’s radical agenda is a direct threat to American election security."
Nixon, a Florida state representative and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate by defeating Alexander Vindman. She is now set to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in the November general election.
Nixon has also been critical of election integrity measures enacted in Florida by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, including a 2021 law that shortened the duration of mail-in ballot requests, required additional voter identification information, and placed new restrictions on ballot drop boxes and third-party collection. Additional mail-voting requirements were enacted in 2023.
Nixon's rhetoric has also extended to Republican officials. She has referred to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a "fascist" and a "dictator," and accused Florida courts of protecting DeSantis and his allies due to the governor's influence on judicial appointments.