The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), a conservative government watchdog, filed a formal complaint on Monday alleging that Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon may have violated multiple Florida and federal statutes by intertwining her former nonprofit, the Moxie Group Inc., with her for‑profit business and campaign activities.
Allegations of financial opacity
According to NLPC, the Moxie Group’s 2024 filing lists $210,000 under an “other” designation with no detailed itemization, raising questions about how those funds were spent. The complaint notes two sizable disbursements—$42,560 and $68,304—recorded under “program services,” as well as a $3,437 entry under “management & general,” but provides no further description.
Overlap between nonprofit and for‑profit entities
The watchdog points out that after founding the nonprofit in 2019, Nixon transferred its registration license to a for‑profit company of the same name, operating as the Café Resistance Bookstore and Coffee Shop. NLPC argues this creates a conflict of interest, especially since the coffee shop appears to have served as a de facto campaign headquarters, hosting phone‑banking events and other campaign functions.
Potential post‑dissolution fundraising
NLPC also questions whether the nonprofit continued to solicit donations after its board voted to dissolve the organization on Dec. 15, 2025. The complaint states the group waited over nine months to file Articles of Dissolution with the Florida Secretary of State, only completing the paperwork on Oct. 1, 2026. During that period, the fundraising website remained active, promising donors tax receipts.
Campaign finance concerns
The complaint asserts that using charitable contributions to cover rent or other expenses of the for‑profit Café Resistance could violate 501(c)(3) rules that prohibit charities from supporting political campaigns. NLPC has asked the Federal Election Commission, the IRS, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Florida attorney general to investigate these matters.
Candidate’s response
Nixon’s campaign disputes the characterizations, emphasizing that Nixon resigned as the nonprofit’s principal manager in December 2025—well before the board’s dissolution vote. The campaign maintains that no payments were made to Café Resistance for campaign use and that the coffee shop’s parking lot was the only facility utilized. Additionally, the campaign notes that Nixon does not own the building housing the shop.
Implications for the upcoming Senate race
Having secured the Democratic nomination, Nixon will face incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody, R‑Fla., in the November 3 general election. The NLPC complaint adds a new layer of scrutiny to a race already marked by partisan tension, and the outcome of any investigations could influence voter perceptions in the final weeks of the campaign.
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