Florida state Representative Angie Nixon has publicly addressed her political identity following a surprise victory in the Florida Democratic Senate primary. While media outlets and political observers have characterized the win as a significant milestone for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Nixon has pushed back against the socialist label.

Nixon confirmed to Axios that she is a member of the DSA, but she emphasized that she does not campaign on behalf of any specific organization. She described her political approach as a 'big-tent' strategy, which focuses on building alliances between progressive movements and established party institutions rather than adhering to a strict ideological platform.

According to Nixon, the DSA did not endorse her candidacy, nor did the organization anticipate her primary success. She explicitly stated that she does not believe in political labels, a sentiment she has reiterated across multiple media appearances. Her campaign strategy appears to prioritize coalition-building over ideological purity, aiming to bridge the gap between grassroots activists and the traditional Democratic establishment. While her victory has drawn national attention to the influence of the DSA in Florida politics, Nixon’s own comments suggest a desire to maintain independence from the group's specific branding.