Voters across Florida head to the polls tomorrow in a mid-cycle election that carries outsized national significance. For Florida’s nearly 650,000 Jewish residents—representing one of the most politically active and coalition-defining demographics in the state—tomorrow’s ballot touches on core issues of foreign policy, domestic security, and local community leadership.

From a high-stakes U.S. Senate special election to a closely watched battle for Congress in South Florida featuring two Jewish candidates, here is the breakdown of what is at stake for Florida's Jewish community.

1. U.S. Senate Special Election: Ashley Moody vs. Angie Nixon

The headline statewide contest features appointed Republican Senator Ashley Moody facing off against Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon to fill the remaining two years of the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio.

• Angie Nixon: Nixon scored an unexpected primary victory over Jewish veteran and Trump-nemesis Alex Vindman. An avid progressive, her platform emphasizes strong left wing views healthcare access and housing costs, but it's her past votes and public statements regarding U.S. military aid to Israel, America's ally, that have drawn intense scrutiny from the Jewish community and moderate voters.
• Ashley Moody: Moody, the former Florida Attorney General who was appointed to the Senate, has made her defense of Israel and enforcement of anti-hate laws central to her campaign. Her campaign actively targets Jewish voters in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, contrasting her record directly with Nixon's foreign policy stances.

2. South Florida’s 25th Congressional District: Moskowitz vs. Singer

In Florida's 25th Congressional District—stretching across parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties—voters face a unique dynamic: a head-to-head race between two Jewish public figures with distinct visions for Washington.

While Moskowitz and Singer differ on federal spending, tax structure, and party control in D.C., both candidates have maintained strong ties to local Jewish communal organizations, synagogues, and pro-Israel advocacy groups. To Moskowitz's credit, he has repeatedly condemned his party's left wing base and their anti-Israel and antisemitic incidents.

The race underscores how South Florida's Jewish electorate is evaluating candidates based on partisan alignment and broader domestic policy rather than a divide on Jewish community advocacy.

3. Key Issues Driving Jewish Voter Turnout

Beyond individual candidate profile matchups, several key issues are driving voters to the polls:

• Campus Safety & Domestic Security: In the wake of rising antisemitic incidents nationwide, funding for security enhancements at Jewish day schools, synagogues, and community centers remains a primary state and federal concern.
• Economic & Diplomatic Ties: Florida maintains bilateral economic ties with Israel, including state investments in Israeli bonds. State and federal legislative leaders play a direct role in protecting and expanding these trade partnerships.
• Down-Ballot & Local Elections: School board and municipal races across South Florida feature debates over public school curricula, civics education, and local law enforcement responses to hate crimes.

Voting Information & Reminders

• Poll Hours: Polls across Florida are open tomorrow from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time. Voters in line by 7:00 PM are legally entitled to cast their ballot.
• Identification Required: Bring a valid state-issued photo identification with a signature (e.g., Florida driver's license, U.S. passport).
• Verify Your Precinct: Check your official voter registration details or sample ballot via your local County Supervisor of Elections before heading to your polling place.