
Ashley Moody is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate representing Florida. She was appointed to the Senate by Governor Ron DeSantis and took office in January 2025. A fifth-generation Floridian from Plant City, Moody previously served as Florida’s attorney general from 2019 to 2025. Her earlier career included work as a commercial-litigation attorney, federal prosecutor, and circuit court judge. Moody earned degrees in accounting and law from the University of Florida and a Master of Laws in International Law from Stetson University
A United States Senator represents the entire state of Florida in the U.S. Senate, serving a six-year term. Senators vote on federal legislation, confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties, and serve on legislative committees. Each state elects two senators.