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Archived story · published October 15, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 15, 2026

Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon calls for jailing GOP opponent Ashley Moody

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Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon called for the imprisonment of her Republican opponent, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, during a CNN interview. Nixon argued that Moody should be jailed for allegedly misappropriating $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds for political purposes. The remarks were made in response to GOP attack ads accusing Nixon of wanting to abolish prisons and defund the police. While a grand jury report previously looked into the diversion of settlement funds to Governor Ron DeSantis's 'Hope Florida' initiative, no charges were filed against Moody, who has denied wrongdoing. The Moody campaign and Republican spokespeople characterized Nixon's comments as extremist and consistent with 'communist' tactics.

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  • Angie Nixon is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Florida.
  • Ashley Moody is the Republican incumbent U.S. Senator for Florida.
  • Nixon stated on CNN that she wants Moody 'locked up and punished in jail'.
  • Nixon cited the alleged misappropriation of $10 million in Medicaid funds as the reason for her stance.
  • No formal charges were filed against Moody following a grand jury report on the fund diversion.
  • Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

Reported by only some outlets

  • Florida's First District Court of Appeals expunged the grand jury report that accused officials of misappropriating funds.
  • Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in the Democratic primary.
  • Nixon's campaign website lists priorities such as 'ending mass incarceration' and 'demilitarizing policing'.
  • Nixon stated she joined the DSA for their stances on housing and healthcare rather than socialism.

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