Candidate for U.S. Senate (special election)
Ashley Moody
RepublicanIncumbent
Ashley Moody is a former federal prosecutor, circuit judge and Florida attorney general who was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2025. She is running on her Senate record on tax cuts and law enforcement, and says her Senate work focuses on supporting President Trump's agenda, securing the border and upholding the rule of law.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Senator from Florida (appointed January 2025)
- Hometown
- Plant City
- Campaign website
- ashleymoody.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says her record includes securing tax cuts, supporting law enforcement and creating opportunities for the next generation.[3]
- Says she is dedicated to "America First" policies that promote law and order, economic prosperity and American sovereignty.[1],[14]
- Says that in the Senate she is focused on securing the border, upholding the rule of law and keeping Florida safe and prosperous.[2]
- Points to her work as a prosecutor, judge and attorney general on public safety, opioid litigation and human trafficking.[1],[2]
Background
- U.S. Senator, U.S. Senate (appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis; sworn in Jan. 21, 2025) · 2025–present[2]
- Attorney General, State of Florida · 2019–2025[2],[13]
- Commissioner, Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice · First Trump administration[2]
- Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County · 2007–2017[13],[1]
- Assistant U.S. Attorney (federal prosecutor), U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida[13],[2]
- Commercial litigation attorney, Holland & Knight[2]
Education
Where they stand
- ImmigrationIntroduced the REMOVE Act, which would require removal proceedings for people in the country illegally to be concluded within 15 days, and the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act.[4],[6]
- TaxesVoted for H.R. 1, the 2025 budget reconciliation law, and cites its tax cuts as part of her record.[7],[3]
- AbortionCosponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S. 6), which would require medical care for infants born alive after an attempted abortion.[5],[16]
- Public SafetySays she supported and recruited law enforcement officers as attorney general and chaired Florida's Statewide Council on Human Trafficking.[2]
- Economy & JobsVoted against a Senate resolution to end the national emergency used to impose global tariffs.[11]
- HousingVoted for H.R. 6644, a bill described as increasing the supply of housing, which passed the Senate 89-10.[12]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, changing Medicaid and SNAP rules and funding, and increasing border and defense spending. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[7] | Jul 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 federal government shutdown. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[8] | Nov 10, 2025 |
| S. 1582 – GENIUS Act Creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[9] | Jun 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 4 – Rescissions Act of 2025 Cancels previously approved federal funding requested by the president, including foreign aid and public broadcasting funds. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[10] | Jul 17, 2025 |
| S.J.Res. 88 – Terminating the national emergency used to impose global tariffs Resolution to end the national emergency the president declared to impose global tariffs; passed the Senate 51-47. (U.S. Senate) | No[11] | Oct 30, 2025 |
| H.R. 6644 – Housing supply bill Bill described as increasing the supply of housing in America; passed the Senate 89-10. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[12] | Mar 12, 2026 |
In their words
Sources
- About Ashley, Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
- About: Biography, Office of U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody
- Sen. Ashley Moody deploys leaders in all 67 counties for statewide push ahead of Election Day, Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate, September 24, 2026
- Senators Ashley Moody, Marsha Blackburn and colleagues introduce bill backed by White House to expedite removal of illegal aliens from United States, Office of U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, June 9, 2025
- Senator Moody fights to protect babies born after botched abortions, Office of U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, October 8, 2025
- Senator Ashley Moody introduces Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act, Office of U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, May 21, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 372 (H.R. 1), U.S. Senate, July 1, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 618 (H.R. 5371), U.S. Senate, November 10, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 318 (S. 1582), U.S. Senate, June 17, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 411 (H.R. 4), U.S. Senate, July 17, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 600 (S.J.Res. 88), U.S. Senate, October 30, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 53 (H.R. 6644), U.S. Senate, March 12, 2026
- Ashley B. Moody, Ballotpedia
- Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate (homepage), Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
- Candidate Tracking System: Ashley Moody, United States Senator, Florida Division of Elections
- Cosponsors - S.6 - 119th Congress: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Congress.gov
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. Senate (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
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