James Uthmeier

James Uthmeier is a Republican candidate for Florida attorney general and currently serves in the position after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in February 2025. He previously served as DeSantis’ chief of staff and worked as a senior adviser and counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Earlier in his career, Uthmeier practiced law and served as counsel to Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University and attended the University of Florida, where he competed in cross-country and track. Uthmeier and his wife, Jean, have three children.