Ashley B. Moody is a fifth-generation Floridian who began her public service career as a federal prosecutor and the youngest Circuit Court Judge in Florida history before being elected as the state's 38th Attorney General in 2018. She held the Attorney General post until 2025, earning recognition for her leadership on opioid litigation, law enforcement support, and consumer protection. In January 2025, Moody was appointed to the U.S. Senate, where she continues to advocate for border security, law enforcement, and conservative priorities. She is a member of the Republican Party and resides in Florida with her husband and two sons.

Quick Facts:

Current Role: United States Senator, Florida

Previous roles: Florida Attorney General (2019–2025), Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (2006–2018), Federal Prosecutor

Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting, Juris Doctor from University of Florida; Master of Laws in International Law from Stetson University College of Law

Background: Born and raised in Plant City, Florida; fifth-generation Floridian; married to Justin Moody, with two sons

Career: Practiced commercial litigation at Holland & Knight; federal prosecutor focusing on drug, firearm, and fraud offenses; youngest judge in Florida history; Attorney General recognized for consumer protection, opioid litigation, and law enforcement initiatives

Political positions: Republican; vocal supporter of law enforcement, border security, and conservative causes; active in legal challenges against federal policies

Legislative achievements: Led historic opioid settlements, chaired Florida’s Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, defended state policies in high-profile litigation, nationally recognized for leadership as Attorney General

Controversies: Supported lawsuits challenging the 2020 presidential election results; championed litigation against Biden administration policies, drawing both support and criticism