Special election · 2026

Florida Senate Race

Compare sourced candidate information for the November 3, 2026 U.S. Senate election. Check the state election office for the complete ballot and any qualified write-in candidates.

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3 documented candidates · what each one campaigns on

Ashley Moody

Republican · Incumbent

Their record

Currently: U.S. Senator

Ashley Moody was appointed U.S. Senator from Florida in 2025 and is running in the 2026 special election for the remainder of a term ending January 3, 2029. She previously served as Florida Attorney General, a Hillsborough County circuit judge, and a federal prosecutor.

Campaign platform

Public safety and crime
Dedicated to policies that promote law and order.
JusticeSource
Border security and immigration enforcement
Advocates for robust border security measures and immigration enforcement.
ImmigrationSource
Support for law enforcement
Committed to supporting law enforcement agencies and officers.
JusticeSource
Conservative judicial appointments
Supports the appointment of judges who adhere to conservative judicial principles.
JusticeSource
Opposition to federal overreach
Opposes federal intervention in areas like gun regulation and election law.
DemocracySource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

Angie Nixon

Democratic

Currently: Florida House of Representatives

Angie Nixon is a Florida state representative, union organizer, small business owner, and mother of five from Jacksonville.

Campaign platform

Combatting corporate greed
Fights against corporate greed and price-gouging.
EconomySource
Affordable housing
Advocates for rent stabilization and expanding access to affordable housing.
HousingSource
Expanding healthcare access
Supports policies that expand access to healthcare for all Floridians.
HealthSource
Getting 'big money' out of politics
Advocates for campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of 'big money' in politics.
DemocracySource
Stronger labor protections
Supports strengthening protections and rights for working families.
EconomySource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

Neil Gillespie

Independent

Neil J. Gillespie is listed as a qualified No Party Affiliation U.S. Senate candidate on Florida’s official 2026 general-election candidate list.

Campaign platform

National Health Coverage With Opt-Out
Gillespie proposes national health coverage with the ability to opt out.
HealthSource
Secure Borders And Vet Immigrants
Gillespie supports secure borders, immigrant background vetting, and lawful removal of people who enter the United States illegally.
ImmigrationSource
Citizenship Path For Rule-Following Immigrants
Gillespie supports a path to citizenship for immigrants who follow the rules.
ImmigrationSource
Bar Practicing Lawyers From Elected Office
Gillespie argues that lawyers admitted to practice should not serve in elected legislative or executive offices.
DemocracySource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

This is a sourced candidate guide, not a certified ballot. Confirm the full ballot, including any qualified write-in candidates, with the state election office .

Platform items are drawn from candidates’ own campaign materials and public reporting, summarised neutrally. They are what a candidate says they will do — not a judgement about whether they will do it. Once a candidate is serving in Congress, their record moves to the senator profiles.