Ashley Moody, 2022’s top vote-getter in Florida, backs Keith Truenow for SD 13

Attorney General Ashley Moody wants to see Tavares Republican Keith Truenow in the Senate.

Moody is endorsing Truenow’s run in Senate District 13. She said the sitting Representative would serve constituents well in the upper chamber.

“Keith Truenow is a no-nonsense get things done conservative,” she said. “He has devoted his life to serving his community, first as a veteran and now as a state legislator. Keith has always stood for law and order, and I trust he always will. Join me in supporting Keith Truenow.”

Truenow faces a Republican Primary against C.J. Blancett and Bowen Kou. Democrat Stephanie Dukes has also filed for the seat.

While Ebo Entsuah remains listed as a Republican candidate, he announced last month he was dropping out of the race.

Truenow embraced support from the Cabinet member.

“Ashley Moody is one of the most respected Attorney Generals in the country,” he said. “Working with her to keep Florida safe has been an honor. Earning her endorsement and support is truly humbling.”

Truenow first won election to the House in 2020. He’s running to succeed Sen. Dennis Baxley, a Lake County Republican who cannot run again because of term limits.

Moody has served in statewide office since her election as Attorney General in 2018. That year and in 2022, she was the highest vote-getter on the ballot in Florida.

She is rumored to be considering a run for Governor in 2026, when Gov. Ron DeSantis is termed out. He has started making legislative endorsements, including supporting Mike Haridopolos for Congress and Tom Leek for another open Senate seat.

Truenow has rallied political forces in Tallahassee behind his campaign, and was the first candidate for an open Senate seat to secure the backing of the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee and Senate President-designate Ben Albritton.