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Florida Republican Senate nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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James Uthmeier is trading at 0% to win the Florida Republican Senate nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney General
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age38 years old (Nov 25, 1987)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Florida (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsJames William Uthmeier is an American attorney and Republican politician serving as Florida’s attorney general, appointed in February 2025. He previously served as chief of staff and general counsel to Governor Ron DeSantis, and earlier worked as a litigation associate at Jones Day and as a senior advisor and counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He earned degrees from the University of Florida and Georgetown University Law Center.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief and policies favorable to lower taxes and reduced regulatory burdens; emphasizes protecting retirements and opposing corporate ESG actions. Positions indicate a preference for conservative, pro-tax-cut economic approaches rather than expansionary taxation or redistribution policies.
Healthcare
Opposes COVID-era public-health mandates such as mask and vaccine requirements and emphasizes keeping businesses and schools open; positions align with conservative, limited-government approaches to public health interventions. No campaign materials advocate for expanded government-run health coverage or single-payer reforms.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports aggressive immigration enforcement including state-level criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, active cooperation with federal immigration authorities (ICE/Border Patrol), and expanded detention/enforcement measures. He has directed law enforcement to proceed with enforcing Florida’s tougher immigration law despite a federal court injunction and has proposed secure detention solutions for undocumented migrants. His public statements emphasize protection of immigration enforcement officers and removal of individuals in the country unlawfully.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strict limits on abortion and has taken legal action to restrict access to medication abortion; he helped oppose a 2024 constitutional amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida and, as attorney general, filed a lawsuit seeking penalties and other relief against Planned Parenthood over claims about abortion-pill safety. These actions align with supporting near-total restrictions on abortion access in the state.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has taken legal and regulatory actions opposing climate advocacy and net-zero initiatives, characterizing climate organizations and ESG efforts as coercive and harmful to businesses. His office has opened investigations and led multistate actions aimed at climate-focused nonprofits and has enforced state restrictions on weather-modification activities. These actions indicate an adversarial stance toward aggressive emissions-reduction frameworks and climate governance initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
James Uthmeier has taken actions and public positions favoring expanded firearm freedoms and reduced enforcement of certain gun restrictions, including directing prosecutors and law enforcement to stop enforcing Florida’s ban on openly carried firearms and arguing Second Amendment limits on state regulation. He has emphasized protecting lawful public carry, resisting restrictions on firearms possession by government attorneys, and described some Florida gun laws as constitutionally infirm.
Latest News
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Endorsements
Endorsers of James Uthmeier for Florida Republican Senate nominee?
Donald Trump
Elected official
Donald Trump endorsed James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in the 2026 election cycle.
Club for Growth
Political organization
Club for Growth designated James Uthmeier as a PAC-endorsed candidate.
Florida Sheriffs Association
Advocacy group
The Florida Sheriffs Association endorsed James Uthmeier for a full term.
Incoming legislative leaders
Public endorsement
Incoming legislative leaders endorsed James Uthmeier along with other Republican Cabinet members.
Gun Owners of America & Fuerza 2A
Elected official
Gun Owners of America and Fuerza 2A endorsed James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general.
America First Insight
Elected official
America First Insight endorsed James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general.
State Rep. Michelle Salzman
Public figure
State Rep. Michelle Salzman endorsed James Uthmeier.
Florida Police Benevolent Association
Elected official
The Florida Police Benevolent Association endorsed James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general.
Republican Party of Florida
Elected official
The Republican Party of Florida backed James Uthmeier for attorney general.
Florida Sheriffs
Elected official
Fifty-one Florida sheriffs backed James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general.
Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA)
Elected official
RAGA endorsed James Uthmeier in his 2026 campaign for Florida attorney general.
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