Moody, Ashley

Ashley Moody is a Republican United States Senator from Florida, appointed to the chamber in January 2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the vacancy left by Marco Rubio. A fifth-generation Floridian born in Plant City, she holds multiple degrees from the University of Florida and a Master of Laws from Stetson University. Before her Senate appointment, Moody served as the 38th Attorney General of Florida from 2019 to 2025 and was previously a judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, where she was the youngest person in state history elected to that position. Her professional background also includes time as a federal prosecutor and a commercial litigator.

In the Senate, Moody holds several high-profile committee assignments, including seats on the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Her legislative focus centers on law enforcement, border security, and judicial matters, reflecting her career in the legal system. She has sponsored legislation such as the FLEX Act, the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, and the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2026. Moody is a vocal supporter of the America First agenda and has been active in policy areas involving human trafficking prevention and opioid litigation.