Ashley Moody
U.S. Senator, FL · Republican · Florida
Ashley Moody is Florida’s appointed Republican U.S. Senator and former state attorney general, running to hold the seat in the 2026 special election.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A former state attorney general and prosecutor now defending an appointed Senate seat with a law-and-order brand.
Core Strength
Statewide law-enforcement profile, appointment incumbency, and establishment support.
Core Weakness
A short federal record and the need to defend an appointment before voters.
Recent Action
Running in the 2026 special election to keep the U.S. Senate seat she was appointed to in 2025.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $55M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
State consumer-protection and law-enforcement settlements directed during her AG tenure (absolute).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer and government-run coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes5
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Champions strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Supports5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Backs the 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and a firm posture toward Tehran.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.