Vindman Launches Ad Push as Poll Shows Moody Leading Both Democratic Challengers

Overview

• A University of North Florida poll released Monday shows Republican incumbent Ashley Moody at 50 percent, Alex Vindman at 40 percent, and Angie Nixon at 42 percent in hypothetical November matchups.
• Vindman announced a paid advertising campaign that spotlights his immigrant story and U.S. Army service and directs early attacks at Moody.
• Federal Election Commission reports show Vindman raised about $14.4 million for his campaign and had $7.3 million cash on hand, while Moody reported roughly $8.4 million cash on hand across her campaign and allied committees.
• The poll indicates Nixon outperforms Vindman with key Democratic groups, winning stronger support among Black voters and splitting or improving on margins with women compared with Vindman.
• No Nixon–Vindman primary debate is scheduled, leaving the Aug. 18 closed primary as the deciding moment and raising the prospect that outside spending and party strategy will shape the fall matchup against Moody.