Barack Obama endorses Angie Nixon and David Jolly in Florida races

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Florida Democrats David Jolly for governor and Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate on October 24, 2026, ahead of the midterm elections. Nixon, a state representative who defeated Alex Vindman in the August primary, faces appointed Republican Senator Ashley Moody. Jolly, a former Republican congressman turned Democrat, faces Republican Representative Byron Donalds. Obama also campaigned in Ohio and Michigan.

Obama endorsements in Florida races

• ▪Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic candidates David Jolly for governor and Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in Florida
• ▪Former President Barack Obama released video endorsements on social platform X on October 24, 2026, praising Angie Nixon and David Jolly ahead of the midterm elections

Angie Nixon Senate campaign

• ▪Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon won the August 2026 Democratic primary against Alex Vindman despite Vindman having a significant fundraising advantage
• ▪U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders campaigned last week alongside Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon
• ▪Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon stated earlier this week that assumptions regarding Florida being perceived as racist hindered Democratic campaign support
• ▪Florida state representative and Democratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon is campaigning against appointed Republican Senator Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate

David Jolly gubernatorial campaign

• ▪Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly served one term in the U.S. House as a Republican before registering as a Democrat in 2025
• ▪Democratic nominee David Jolly is competing against Republican Representative Byron Donalds in the November 2026 election to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Democratic challenges in Florida

• ▪Republican Ashley Moody was appointed to the U.S. Senate after Marco Rubio vacated his seat to become U.S. Secretary of State
• ▪Former President Barack Obama remains the last Democratic presidential candidate to win the state of Florida

Obama midterm campaign activity

• ▪Former President Barack Obama scheduled a campaign visit to Detroit on October 24, 2026, for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed
• ▪Former President Barack Obama held a campaign rally in Cleveland, supporting Ohio Democratic candidates Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton