What is Nixon's background?
Angie Nixon is a Florida state representative from Jacksonville. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida in 2007, worked as a union organizer for SEIU Florida and as executive director of Florida For All, and was elected to the Florida House in 2020 representing District 13. She also runs a bookstore and community space, joined the Democratic Socialists of America in 2026, and won the Democratic Senate primary with about 56% of the vote.
What is Moody's background?
Ashley Moody is the appointed incumbent U.S. senator from Florida and a Plant City native. She earned bachelor's and master’s degrees in accounting and a law degree from the University of Florida, plus a Master of Laws in international law from Stetson University. She practiced commercial litigation, served as a federal prosecutor, was elected a circuit judge in 2006, and served as Florida attorney general from 2019 to 2025 before being appointed to the Senate in 2025. She won the Republican primary with about 80% of the vote.
How do they differ in policy regarding ICE?
Nixon’s platform calls for abolishing ICE and rebuilding immigration enforcement under civilian oversight, with a path to citizenship for Dreamers and undocumented residents and a deportation moratorium. Moody, by contrast, supports stronger enforcement: she introduced legislation to speed the removal of criminal aliens and to expand state‑local participation in the 287(g) program, and she credits President Trump with securing the border.
What is the 287(g) program?
The 287(g) program is a federal initiative that lets U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) delegate certain immigration enforcement duties to state and local law‑enforcement officers. Participants sign an agreement with ICE, receive training, and work under ICE supervision.