Ashley Moody (Florida)

Ashley Brooke Moody, born on March 28, 1975, in Plant City, Florida, is a fifth-generation Floridian with deep roots in the state. She began her legal career at the law firm Holland & Knight, focusing on commercial litigation, and later served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, prosecuting drug, firearm, and fraud offenses. In 2006, at age 31, she became the youngest judge in Florida history when elected to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County. Moody was elected as Florida's Attorney General in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. In January 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed her to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, making her Florida's second female senator.

Education

• University of Florida: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting; Juris Doctor.
• Stetson University College of Law: Master of Laws in International Law.

Political Experience

• Assistant U.S. Attorney: Middle District of Florida, prosecuting drug, firearm, and fraud offenses.
• Circuit Court Judge: Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, 2006–2017.
• Florida Attorney General: 2019–2025.
• U.S. Senator: Appointed in January 2025 to fill the vacancy left by Marco Rubio.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Law Enforcement Advocacy: As Attorney General, Moody was a staunch advocate for law enforcement, supporting initiatives to combat drug trafficking and human trafficking.
• Legal Challenges: She joined lawsuits challenging federal policies, including efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act and opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.
• Committee Assignments: As a U.S. Senator, Moody serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, and the Congressional Joint Economic Committee.

Moody's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles and a focus on law enforcement and judicial matters.