José Javier Rodriguez
Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Florida
Florida Attorney General winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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$1.5KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age48 years old (Aug 8, 1978)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBrown University, B.A. (international relations), 2000
Notable personal detailsJosé Javier Rodríguez is an American attorney and Democratic politician from Miami, Florida, and a candidate for Florida Attorney General in 2026. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, and later served in the U.S. Department of Labor as Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training. He earned a B.A. from Brown University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School and served in the U.S. Peace Corps prior to law school.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that relieve homeowners and small businesses from high insurance rates and fees, while holding corporations accountable. As a legislator, he filed legislation to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and was associated with bills on corporate income taxes and a working families tax rebate program. ([jjr.vote](https://www.jjr.vote/priorities))
Healthcare
José Javier Rodriguez supported expanding health coverage and criticized legislation he said would weaken Affordable Care Act protections. He also argued for helping Floridians in the coverage gap and backed Medicaid expansion efforts in Florida.
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Immigration & Border
José Javier Rodríguez has publicly opposed Florida’s SB 168, describing it as a harmful anti-immigrant bill that would make local governments act like immigration agents and burden law enforcement. His campaign materials emphasize protecting vulnerable communities and serving as an independent voice, without foregrounding an enforcement-first immigration agenda.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
José Javier Rodriguez has voted against a Florida parental-consent abortion restriction, indicating support for broader abortion access. His campaign materials also emphasize defending rights and vulnerable communities, which aligns with a pro-access posture.
Climate & Energy
José Javier Rodriguez has sponsored climate- and energy-related legislation centered on climate health planning, renewable energy in schools, and resiliency financing for energy-efficiency and renewable upgrades. His record shows support for climate adaptation and clean-energy incentives rather than opposition to climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
José Javier Rodríguez has supported universal background checks and described them as closing a loophole. He has also opposed programs that arm teachers and said guns have no place in school unless they are in the hands of school security or law enforcement.
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