Why “Florida” is being discussed
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6 points according to the latest Siena Poll [1]. The gap has been narrowing ever since she won the primary. Still likely to lose (IMO), but it's more competitive than we've seen…
by cogman10 · Oct 31, 2026
Angie Nixon is currently a Florida state rep who is running for US senate: https://angienixon.com/
by treyd · Oct 31, 2026
Again, this isn’t a US senate race, it’s a Florida senate race. EDIT: I’m mistaken, this is a US senate candidate. I was confused by the ambiguous wording in the article.
by throwaway894345 · Oct 31, 2026
This is a florida senate race EDIT: I’m mistaken, this is a US senate candidate. I was confused by the ambiguous wording in the article.
by throwaway894345 · Oct 31, 2026
> You have this regional Florida race It's a statewide race. > They see an issue with their Instagram account which gets fixed an hour later and they immediately think it's Zuck…
by cogman10 · Oct 31, 2026
I love the main character syndrome on display. You have this regional Florida race, not particularly competitive. They do campaign events all day every day. They see an issue wi…
by bko · Oct 31, 2026
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Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, spanning approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), not including its many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 23 million, it is the third-most populous state in the United States and ranks seventh in population density as of 2020. Florida spans 65,758 square miles (170,310 km2), ranking 22nd in area among the states. The Miami metropolitan area, anchored by the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, is the state's largest metropolitan area, with a population of 6.138 million; the most populous city is Jacksonville. Florida's other major population centers include Tampa Bay, Orlando, Cape Coral, and the state capital of Tallahassee. Read more on Wikipedia