Angie Nixon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angie Nixon
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 14th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 3, 2020
Preceded by	Kimberly Daniels
Personal details
Born	Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Education	University of Florida

Angela Nixon is an American politician and community leader from Jacksonville, Florida. She serves in the Florida House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of Florida. Before becoming a representative, Angie Nixon worked to help people in different ways. She was a director for a union that helps workers in colleges and universities. She also worked for a larger union that helps many different types of employees.

Early Life and Education

Angie Nixon grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She went to Stanton College Preparatory School and then the University of Florida. After college, she worked for another representative, Mia L. Jones. This experience helped her learn how the government works.

Helping the Community

Angie Nixon is passionate about helping her community. She has started several projects to support local people and businesses.

The Melanin Market

Angie Nixon is a co-founder of the Melanin Market. This market helps small business owners grow their companies. It also brings healthy food options to areas that don't have many. The market connects people to important services they need to improve their lives.

Books and Healthy Food

Angie Nixon also co-wrote a children's book with her daughter, Natalie McGriff. When Natalie was seven, she felt sad about her natural hair. So, Angie suggested they write a comic book together. The book, The Adventures of Moxie McGriff, is about a girl whose Afro puffs give her superpowers!

This book won an award called One Spark. They received money to publish the book and share it with many children. They also gave many copies to groups that help kids learn to read.

Angie and Natalie also opened a shop called Natalie’s Nook & Candy Shop. It sells smoothies, ice cream, and sandwiches. Their goal is to bring healthy food choices to a part of Jacksonville that needs them.

Political Career

Angie Nixon became a state representative in 2020. She ran for election in Florida's 14th House district. She won the primary election against the person who was already in office. In this area, winning the primary often means you will win the main election.

In 2022, the election districts in Florida changed. Angie Nixon's district became House District 13. She ran in this new district and won again. She now represents District 13 in the Florida House.

In November 2023, Angie Nixon suggested a resolution about the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. A resolution is a formal statement of opinion. She asked for a stop to the fighting and for hostages to be released. The Florida State House voted against her resolution.

Elections

Here are the results from her 2020 primary election:

Because no one else ran against her in the main election, Angie Nixon was declared the winner.