Party: Democrat
Education: University of Florida, BA, Political Science
Occupation: Member, Florida House of Representatives.
Campaign website: angienixon.com
If elected, what are the three most pressing problems you want to address, and what do you suggest to solve them?
If elected, the top three most pressing issues I will focus on as U.S. Senator are addressing the high cost of living, the health/home insurance industry and standing against the dismantling of essential services like Social Security, Medicare and SNAP.
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Floridians are being crushed by an affordability crisis driven by corporate greed, political corruption and leaders who are afraid to stand up for the needs of the people.
To solve these issues, we must crack down on price-gouging by large corporations, restore power to Floridians by removing power from insurance companies, and invest further in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits. We need a system that takes care of our healthcare, not the needs of insurance companies. I am strongly in favor of Medicare For All.
Why do you deserve to be elected in this race?
I am running in this race because the needs of Floridians have not been represented. I have delivered on affordable childcare, raising wages, and home insurance in a bipartisan way in the Florida Legislature. I have experience legislating on behalf of the needs of all Floridians. We need leaders who will fight through anything for the needs of the people.
According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say housing affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue?
We must increase the housing supply in Florida to keep pace with the rapidly growing population. My priorities include incentivizing construction of affordable housing and re-evaluating the zoning laws to allow construction of more duplexes and mixed-use developments. Additionally, part of the problem is the home insurance premiums in the state, which have been driven up by climate disasters, litigation costs, and multiple insurers withdrawing from offering coverage within the state.
Renters also make up a large portion of Florida’s households. Increasing access to rental assistance programs and expanding transparency around fees and rent increases must be looked at as solutions to address this ongoing issue.
Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions?
I would absolutely vote no, and here’s why: It’ll gut local services. State economists say it’ll blow a $12 billion hole in local budgets. That’s going to force cities and counties to drastically cut essential services like fire rescue, public hospitals, and parks, which we all rely on. Otherwise, local governments will be forced to raise other taxes and fees to try to make up for the loss in funding. It’s also a massive permanent tax break for corporate landlords, vacation rentals, and large commercial buildings.
Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond?
Data centers are a product of large corporations, and they must pay their fair share and be held accountable for the huge negative impact their technology has. No amount of money should absolve them of being responsible for their actions.
What is the single biggest issue the government should address when it comes to public education in Florida?
The biggest issue facing public education in Florida is our chronic underfunding of schools and teachers. We must fully fund public schools so Florida’s students can have safe classrooms, up to date materials and qualified educators. We should be incentivizing people to become teachers with competitive pay.
Do you agree with the current federal and state governments’ approaches to immigration enforcement? Why or why not?
I do not agree with the way that this administration has gone about immigration enforcement. Many of the policies have been inhumane, illegal and downright un-American. Immigration is a deeply complex issue, however there are a few things that are abundantly clear: we must treat people with dignity and create a system that is orderly, efficient and considerate, not a system built on cruelty or chaos.
Do you believe abortion restrictions in Florida should be more strict, less strict or stay the same?
We should have fewer restrictions on abortion because when we restrict abortion and legislate what women can and cannot decide about their bodies it means that more women and children will die. Medical decisions should be made by patients and their doctors not legislators. Abortion restrictions force women into incredibly dangerous situations which disproportionately harms low-income and women of color.
What do you think is the biggest environmental issue the government should address in Florida?
Climate change is the most impactful environmental issue in Florida. Climate change comes with a massive human and economic toll and it is something that we must address head on.
Campaign stances:
Affordability: On her campaign website, she wrote:
“Washington has stood by while Floridians are priced out of their own lives. We are ending the era of corporate capture.”
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“Crack Down on Corporate Price-Gouging: We will pass and enforce federal legislation to stop corporations from inflating prices on groceries, fuel, and essential goods to pad their bottom line.”
“Housing is a Right: We will fund and build affordable housing at scale, expand down-payment assistance, and stop the displacement of working families from the communities they built.”
“Breaking the Insurance Cartel: We will establish a federal backstop and impose strict transparency and accountability requirements on the insurers driving unmanageable rate hikes.”
“Lower the Cost of Living‚ Directly: We will take on the corporate consolidation and monopolies that are driving up costs across every sector of daily life.”
Education: On her campaign website, she wrote:
“Public systems should serve the public‚ not private profit. We will stop the hollowing out of our communities.”
“Fully Fund Public Education: End the diversion of public dollars into private voucher schemes. We will increase Title I funding and invest where the need is greatest.”
“Accountability for Privatization Schemes: Any program that diverts public funds must meet the same standards of transparency and results as public schools‚ or lose funding.”
“Respect Educators: Raise salaries, reduce burnout, and guarantee mental health resources in every school.”
Abortion restriction: On her campaign website, she wrote”
“Freedom is not a slogan. It is control over your body, your future, and your ability to live without fear.”
“Codify Reproductive Freedom: Restore and codify Roe v. Wade into federal law‚ no exceptions, no backtracking.”
This Voter Guide was produced by the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. Questions for the candidates were created by members of the collaborative and shared with candidates to answer. Attempts were made to contact all candidates to answer our questions – many responded but some did not. If a candidate did not respond, we have done our best to provide answers to our questions based on candidates’ websites, social media posts or public comments. For more information about the News Collaborative of Central Florida, click here.
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