A democratic socialist won in Florida. Is it because Florida’s unaffordable?

Angie Nixon, a candidate in the 2026 United States Senate special election in Florida, speaks during the Chomp The Oligarchy rally at Sidewalk Bottleshop on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The political rally aimed to promote democratic socialist candidates but was forced to relocate twice in 24 hours after two Fort Lauderdale venues pulled out following backlash.