2026 Florida Attorney General election
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The 2026 Florida Attorney General election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Florida attorney general. Incumbent Republican attorney general James Uthmeier was appointed to the seat following Ashley Moody's appointment to the U.S. Senate.[1] He is running for election to a full four-year term.[2]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- James Uthmeier, incumbent attorney general[2]
Potential
[edit]- Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2022–2024) from the 19th district (2015–2024)[3]
- Chris Sprowls, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2020–2022) from the 65th district (2014–2022)[3]
Declined
[edit]- Pam Bondi, United States Attorney General (2025–present) and former Florida Attorney General (2011–2019)[4]
- Matt Gaetz, former U.S. Representative from Florida's 1st congressional district (2017–2024)[5]
Polling
[edit]Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Matt Gaetz |
James Uthmeier |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[6] | February 26–27, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 39% | 21% | 40% |
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- José Javier Rodríguez, former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (2024–2025) and former state senator (2016–2020)[7]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
Partisan clients
References
[edit]- ^ Matat, Stephany; Payne, Kate (February 17, 2025). "Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida's attorney general". Associated Press. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Taylor, Janelle Irwin (March 3, 2025). "James Uthmeier to officially kick off AG campaign next week". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Ogles, Jacob (February 25, 2025). "James Uthmeier officially files for full term as Attorney General". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Gancarski, A.G. (February 24, 2025). "Pam Bondi was 'seriously considering' running for Florida AG before Donald Trump called her up". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Fineout, Gaty; Leonard, Kimberly (July 11, 2025). "'Alligator Alcatraz' main architect eyes a new project: Trump's endorsement". Politico. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Trump ally who at one point was seen as a potential rival for the state attorney general job...now says he has no plans to seek office next year.
- ^ Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)
- ^ Scheckner, Jesse (June 2, 2025). "José Javier Rodríguez launches bid for Attorney General, vows to 'root out corruption'". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites