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Ashley Moody

Jewish Voter Guide

Ashley Moody

U.S. Senate · FL · Republican

On the 2026 ballot

Summary

Senator Ashley Moody is the appointed incumbent and Republican nominee in Florida's 2026 special U.S. Senate election and will face Democratic nominee Angie Nixon. Senator Ashley Moody is the appointed incumbent and Republican nominee in Florida's 2026 special U.S. Senate election. Her record reflects strong support for Israel, opposition to congressional efforts to block specified arms sales, and a hardline approach toward Iran. On April 15, 2026, Moody voted against advancing resolutions that would have blocked proposed sales of military bulldozers and 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel. Moody has also called for the permanent and verifiable dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program and continued sanctions pressure.

Moody has supported measures targeting Hamas and other Islamist terrorist networks and has made campus antisemitism a prominent issue, including backing federal action against universities she says fail to protect Jewish students. In June 2026, she held a press conference at the Florida Holocaust Museum addressing antisemitism and questioned a local authority about a planned performance by Kanye West. Her record is less developed on political extremism and on security funding specifically for Jewish institutions, and endorsements or event participation are not treated here as proof of positions she has not independently stated.

The record

Positions come from public votes, statements and on-the-record interviews. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.

Preventing a Nuclear Iran

  • In 2025, Moody praised European snapback sanctions on Iran and urged sustained pressure until Iran's nuclear program was permanently and verifiably dismantled, including full international inspections.

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Condemning and Combating Terrorism

  • Moody joined Senator Ted Cruz and colleagues in introducing legislation designed to facilitate designation of Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations. Her office described Hamas as a Muslim Brotherhood offshoot responsible for the October 7 attack.

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Response to Hamas's October 7 Attack

  • Moody has identified Hamas as responsible for the October 7 terrorist attack and supported measures intended to isolate and sanction terrorist networks connected to Hamas.

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Fighting Antisemitism

  • In June 2026, Moody spoke at the Florida Holocaust Museum about rising antisemitism and pressed the Tampa Sports Authority over a planned performance by Kanye West, citing his history of antisemitic statements.

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Protecting Jewish Students on Campus

  • In March 2026, Moody praised Justice Department action against Harvard over campus antisemitism and argued that universities must protect Jewish students from discrimination and harassment. She had previously introduced the RECLAIM Act to claw back federal funds from institutions that permit civil-rights violations, including antisemitism.

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Defending Israel in International Organizations

  • Moody has supported congressional efforts to sanction International Criminal Court officials involved in actions against Israel and has backed restrictions on U.S. support for UN bodies she says enable terrorism. Her public record indicates opposition to international actions she views as unfairly targeting Israel.

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Engagement with the Jewish Community

  • In June 2026, Moody held a press conference at the Florida Holocaust Museum while addressing antisemitism and public safety. This demonstrates direct engagement with a Jewish and Holocaust-education institution.

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Support for a Strong U.S.-Israel Alliance

  • U.S. security aid to Israel

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    Supports Current Level of US Security Aid to Israel

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A note on methodology. This guide is published as an educational reference. The American Jewish Congress does not endorse candidates and does not publish aggregate scores. If you spot a position that needs an update or a better source, please reach the office.

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