Florida U.S. Senate (special election)
2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026
What this office does
One of your state's two U.S. Senators in Washington. Senators write and vote on federal laws, approve the federal budget, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms are 6 years (a special election fills the rest of an unfinished term).
Candidates
Ashley MoodyIncumbent
Moderately right
Angie Nixon
Strongly left
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- U.S. Representative, District 1
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- U.S. Representative, District 5
- U.S. Representative, District 6
- U.S. Representative, District 7
- U.S. Representative, District 8
- U.S. Representative, District 9
- U.S. Representative, District 10
- U.S. Representative, District 11
- U.S. Representative, District 12
- U.S. Representative, District 13
- U.S. Representative, District 14
- U.S. Representative, District 15
- U.S. Representative, District 16
Quick answers
- Who is running for Florida U.S. Senate (special election) in 2026?
- Ashley Moody (Republican) and Angie Nixon (Democrat).
- Who is the incumbent?
- Ashley Moody currently holds this office.
- What does this office do?
- One of your state's two U.S. Senators in Washington. Senators write and vote on federal laws, approve the federal budget, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms are 6 years (a special election fills the rest of an unfinished term).
- Who should I vote for in the Florida U.S. Senate (special election) race?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
- When is the election?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.