Attorney General: Ashley Moody and Sean Shaw are running to replace the term-limited Pam Bondi, who served two terms since 2010.
Ashley Moody (GOP): The Plant City native became the youngest judge in Florida when she was elected at age 31 as Circuit Court Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County. She’s a former federal prosecutor and says she stands for gun rights, the rule of law, law enforcement and strictly adhering to the Constitution.
Sean Shaw (D): The 40-year-old is a Princeton and University of Florida educated lawyer with a Tampa firm that represents consumers in property insurance. He’s also the son of the late Leander Shaw, the state’s first black Supreme Court chief justice. The Democrat’s priorities include advocating for consumers and ratepayers, leading the fight against opioids, cracking down on public corruption and defending civil rights.
More: Former insurance consumer advocate Sean Shaw wins Democratic nomination for Florida attorney general
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Jim Patronis (GOP): The incumbent CFO is a Panama City native and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. He was also appointed to serve on the state’s Public Service Commission and the Constitution Revision Commission.
Jeremy Ring (D): Opened the first East Coast office of Yahoo in 1996 at age 25. Ring was elected to the Florida Senate in 2006 and served for 10 years. As CFO, he wants to continue a mission of business investment and smart leadership. He wants Florida to be competing for the same high-paying jobs as innovation hubs in other states.
Agriculture Commissioner: A general election is being held to replace outgoing commission Adam Putnam, who is running for governor.
Matt Caldwell (GOP): The 36-year-old is a member of the Florida House representing northern Lee County. Currently, he chairs the Government Accountability Committee, overseeing subcommittees on natural resources and public lands, transportation and infrastructure, among other things. He says he’s an avid sportsman with a family background in farming and claims to be a champion of issues that impact Florida’s agricultural community.
More: State Rep. Matt Caldwell wins Republican nomination in Florida commissioner of agriculture race
Nikki Fried (D): The 40-year-old was a lobbyist for the medical marijuana industry and said she's running because she believes politicians have failed those who voted for access to medical marijuana. Friend hopes to revitalize state agriculture by supporting legislation to allow the growth of industrial hemp. She said she also supports automatic restoration of civil rights for felons who have finished their sentences.
More: Medical marijuana advocate Nikki Fried wins Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner
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