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Midterms 2026
Senate · 2026

Florida (special)

Angie Nixon (D) vs. Neil Gillespie (I) vs. Ashley Moody (R) · Incumbent: R

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
RealClearPoliticsR+7.02026-10-13Pending
Silver BulletinR+6.82026-10-14Pending
Decision Desk HQR+7.12026-10-18Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
ActiVotenot statedSep 27-Oct 15400 LVR+6Pending
MDW Communicationsnot statedOct 4-102,351 LVR+6Pending
Stetson Universitynot statedOct 1-9716 LVR+11Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
KalshiMoody (R) 90¢; Nixon (D) 12¢ (contract prices, cents = implied %)2026-11-01
PolymarketMoody 92¢; Nixon 10¢ (last trade)2026-11-01

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportSolid R2026-10-06
Inside ElectionsLikely R2026-10-15
Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R2026-10-06

Special for the remainder of Marco Rubio's term; Moody appointed. RealClearPolitics rated it Lean R (Oct 5); others Likely/Solid/Safe R.

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