
Earle Ford is a Democratic candidate for Florida chief financial officer. He is a U.S. Army veteran, former state prosecutor, and former IRS attorney. During his military career, Ford served in the Army’s Airborne Infantry and helped train special operations units. He later prosecuted criminal cases and worked on complex financial and tax matters for the federal government. His campaign focuses on lowering property insurance costs, protecting consumers and taxpayers, and strengthening accountability in state government.
orida’s chief financial officer manages the state’s finances, watches how public money is spent, oversees insurance-related services, investigates financial and insurance fraud, and serves as the state fire marshal.