Republican incumbent James Uthmeier won his first full four-year term as Florida Attorney General on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, securing victory over Democratic challenger Jose Javier Rodriguez.
Election Summary
- Outcome: Uthmeier retained the office after garnering approximately 50.8% of the vote.
- Background: Uthmeier was appointed to the role by Governor Ron DeSantis in February 2025 following the departure of former Attorney General Ashley Moody, who was appointed to fill Marco Rubio’s former U.S. Senate seat. Prior to serving as Attorney General, Uthmeier was DeSantis’ chief of staff and general counsel.
- Challenger: Jose Javier Rodriguez, a former state legislator and Assistant Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, ran on a platform focused on consumer protection, government transparency, and combating crime.
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