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U.S. Senate: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Sen. Ashley Moody (R), who was appointed to the seat, ran against Democrat Angie Nixon and No Party Affiliation candidate Neil J. Gillespie. With all 67 counties reporting, Moody leads by 238,733 votes. Results are unofficial until certified. Below is what each one's own campaign website said they'd do, checked the same way.

Moody leadsAll counties reporting; unofficial until certified1
50.87%Moody (R): 4,208,0041
47.99%Nixon (D): 3,969,2711
1.14%Gillespie (NPA): 94,5381
238,733Vote margin of 8,271,813 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Neil J. GillespieAshley MoodyAngie Nixon
Names a policy3 of 7
No issues page on their site3 of 4
Says how they'd do it0 of 7
No issues page on their site0 of 4
Includes a number or target0 of 7
No issues page on their site0 of 4
Says how it's paid for0 of 7
No issues page on their site0 of 4
Gives a timeline0 of 7
No issues page on their site0 of 4
Points to a record0 of 7
No issues page on their site1 of 4

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Neil J. GillespieNo Party Affiliation
Ashley MoodyRepublican
Angie NixonDemocrat
Who they are
Neil J. Gillespie
Blogger site with no issues page. His positions are in two candidate-survey posts (to Ballotpedia and to the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County); each survey answer was scored as one issue. Answers about his own court cases were not scored.
Ashley Moody
Her own site calls her a "current U.S. Senator" appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis; she was sworn in 1/21/2025.3 Her campaign site has no issues page (the /issues address returns a not-found page), so nothing is scored. Her Senate office site was not scored.
Angie Nixon
State representative, union organizer and bookstore owner, by her own account.5 Her /priorities address shows the Meet Angie page, so the four priorities on her Home page were scored.
Immigration and the border
Neil J. Gillespie
Immigration"I also support a path to citizenship for immigrants who follow the rules."88
Names a policy
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Social Security, Medicare and seniors
Neil J. Gillespie
Nothing on this topic
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Medicare for All"Health care as a right, not a privilege tied to your paycheck."44
Names a policy
Health care
Neil J. Gillespie
Health care reform"I propose national health coverage, with the ability to opt-out."77
Names a policy
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Housing
Neil J. Gillespie
Nothing on this topic
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Housing You Can Afford"A national rent freeze and a real moratorium on evictions."44
Names a policy
Schools and education
Neil J. Gillespie
Federal role in education"Parents have the most important role in the education of their children."88
None of the six checks
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Free Child Care & Pre-K"So no parent has to choose between working and their kids." Record: "Expanded childcare and took on corporate price-gouging in the State House"44
Names a policyPoints to a record
Energy and environment
Neil J. Gillespie
Climate change"Climate change itself is not a financial threat to the economy, but is an issue to be managed."88
None of the six checks
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Crime and public safety
Neil J. Gillespie
Guarantee the safety of Jews in the United States"Guarantee the safety of Jews in the United States."77
None of the six checks
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Elections and voting
Neil J. Gillespie
Proof of citizenship to vote"Perhaps the State Department should serve as a repository for the documents needed to prove citizenship"88
None of the six checks
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Neil J. Gillespie
Nothing on this topic
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Standing With Workers"A union organizer who'll fight for the Working Families Guarantee."44
None of the six checks
How government works
Neil J. Gillespie
Restore checks and balances (separation of powers)"Lawyers admitted to practice are officers of the court" ... "part of the judicial branch of government" ... "must not serve in elected office in the legislature or executive branch."77
Names a policy
Ashley Moody
No issues page on their site
Angie Nixon
Nothing on this topic
Their record
Neil J. Gillespie
  • Says he founded and directs a blog and advocacy site called Justice Network and was a licensed motor vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania.7 His site lists no elected office.
Ashley Moody
  • Elected Florida's 38th Attorney General and, before that, a judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, by her own account.3
  • Sworn into the U.S. Senate on January 21, 2025, after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.3 Her pages point to no votes or bills.
Angie Nixon
  • Expanded childcare in the State House, by her own account.4
  • Executive Director of Florida for All, a statewide coalition, and runs a bookstore and community hub in Jacksonville, by her own account.5
In their words
Neil J. Gillespie

"Florida voters now have a choice beyond partisan politics."

Neil J. Gillespie, campaign blog, 8/19/20266

"Proof of citizenship is important for secure elections, and a secure border."

Neil J. Gillespie, campaign blog, League of Women Voters survey8
Ashley Moody

"Ashley is dedicated to America First policies that promote law and order, economic prosperity, and American sovereignty."

Ashley Moody, campaign Home page2

"I am excited to have a president who puts the interests of Americans first and I am proud to stand in support of President Trump's agenda."

Ashley Moody, campaign Home page2
Angie Nixon

"Angie Nixon is organizing to lower costs, raise wages, and build a people-powered government that puts working families first, not greedy billionaires."

Angie Nixon, campaign Home page4

"With our state's rich resources, we all deserve to thrive."

Angie Nixon, campaign Meet Angie page5
Where we read it
Neil J. Gillespie
Website: neilgillespie4senate.blogspot.com (checked 11/5/2026)
Ashley Moody
Website: ashleymoody.com (checked 11/5/2026)
Angie Nixon
Website: angienixon.com (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • Nixon and Gillespie both propose national health coverage. Nixon: "Health care as a right, not a privilege tied to your paycheck."4 Gillespie: "I propose national health coverage, with the ability to opt-out."7
  • Nixon and Gillespie both say they stand apart from the parties. Nixon: "A government that works for working people" and not "the political establishment in either party."4 Gillespie: "Florida voters now have a choice beyond partisan politics."6

Where they really split

  • Health coverage: Nixon names Medicare for All. Gillespie would let people opt out of national coverage. Moody's site names no health policy.4, 7
  • Lawyers in office: Gillespie says lawyers "must not serve in elected office in the legislature or executive branch." Moody's site describes her as a "former judge and Florida Attorney General, and current U.S. Senator."3, 7
  • Housing: Nixon calls for "A national rent freeze and a real moratorium on evictions." Moody and Gillespie name no housing policy.4

What each one leaves out

  • Moody's campaign site has no issues page. It says she is dedicated to "America First policies" and names no specific policy, number, cost or date.2, 3
  • Nixon's four priorities name a policy on three and spell out how on none. None has a cost, a number or a date.4
  • Gillespie names a policy on three of seven survey answers and spells out how on none. None has a number, a cost or a date.7, 8
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Florida Division of Elections, Florida Election Watch, unofficial (all 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting): floridaelectionwatch.gov/FederalOffices/USSenator
  2. Ashley Moody campaign, Home: ashleymoody.com/
  3. Ashley Moody campaign, About: ashleymoody.com/about/
  4. Angie Nixon campaign, Home: angienixon.com/
  5. Angie Nixon campaign, Meet Angie: angienixon.com/meet-angie/
  6. Neil J. Gillespie campaign blog, 8/19/2026 post: neilgillespie4senate.blogspot.com/2026/08/neil-j-gillespie-for-us-senate.html
  7. Neil J. Gillespie campaign blog, Candidate Survey Responses to Ballotpedia: neilgillespie4senate.blogspot.com/2026/10/neil-j-gillespie-candidate-survey_083006531.html
  8. Neil J. Gillespie campaign blog, Candidate Survey Responses to League of Women Voters Palm Beach County: neilgillespie4senate.blogspot.com/2026/10/neil-j-gillespie-candidate-survey_0454663984.html