James Uthmeier
R · Florida · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for Attorney General, Florida
Biography
James Uthmeier is Florida's incumbent attorney general and the Republican candidate in the 2026 election. Appointed in February 2025 after serving as Governor DeSantis's chief of staff, he is seeking a full term. Per the state qualifying list, he and Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez advance directly to the November ballot. No 2026 campaign site was found as of October 15, 2026; jamesuthmeier.com redirects to a parked page.
Record in office
- Has led Florida's legal office since his February 2025 appointment, including immigration-enforcement and state-law litigation.
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