Ashley Moody seeks unexpired Florida Senate seat in November

Ashley Moody, the Republican U.S. senator from Florida, is running for the rest of an unexpired Senate term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Moody faces Angie Nixon, a Democrat, and Neil J. Gillespie, who has no party preference, according to BallotReady election data. She is certified for the ballot.

On her official Senate website, Moody said she is focused on supporting President Trump's agenda, securing the border, standing up for the rule of law and continuing her work to keep Florida safe and prosperous. Lakewood Ranch voters will see this statewide race on their ballots.

Candidate information

Party: Republican
Hometown: Plant City, Florida (fifth-generation Floridian, according to her campaign)
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, University of Florida; master's degree in accounting, University of Florida; law degree, University of Florida School of Law (2000); master's degree in international law, Stetson University College of Law (2010)
Family: One of her sons serves in the U.S. Army, according to Florida's Voice

Experience and public service

Moody has held positions across Florida's legal system and in the U.S. Senate, according to her official Senate biography and BallotReady profile data.

U.S. Senator, Florida (2025–present)
38th attorney general of Florida (2019–2025)
Circuit court judge, 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida (elected 2006)
Federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney's Office
Commercial litigation attorney, Holland & Knight. While at the firm, Moody volunteered to assist domestic violence victims seeking protection in court, according to her Senate biography.
Adjunct professor, Stetson University College of Law
Judicial faculty, New Judges College, State of Florida
Chair, Florida's Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
Commissioner, Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice (according to her campaign)

In the Senate, Moody serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the Special Committee on Aging, and the Joint Economic Committee, all appointed in 2025. She was appointed to the Armed Services Committee in 2026, according to Florida's Voice.

On the issues

The following positions are stated by Moody on her campaign and official Senate websites:

Immigration and border security: Moody says she is focused on securing the border and standing up for the rule of law, according to her Senate biography.
Religious freedom: Moody says she has been a national leader in protecting religious freedom and the sanctity of life, according to her campaign.
Criminal justice and public safety: Moody highlights combatting human trafficking and supporting law enforcement as priorities.
Healthcare: Moody lists tackling the opioid epidemic and supporting mental health as focus areas.