Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2025 by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the seat vacated by Marco Rubio. She previously served as Florida Attorney General from 2019 to 2025.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate (Special Election)
- State: FL
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Florida (appointed)
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., University of Florida; J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law
Residence: Plant City, FL
Biography
Ashley Moody was born in Plant City, Florida. She earned her B.A. from the University of Florida and her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She served as a federal prosecutor and as a Hillsborough County circuit judge before being elected Florida Attorney General in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her to the U.S. Senate in January 2025.
Professional background
U.S. Senator (2025–present); Florida Attorney General (2019–2025); Federal prosecutor; Circuit judge
Public service
Hillsborough County Circuit Judge; Florida Attorney General (2019–2025); U.S. Senator (2025–present)