Miami, FL - Jose Javier Rodriguez’s (JJR) campaign for Florida Attorney General raised over $208,000 in the first thirty days since he announced his candidacy. This signals strong support for JJR, the only Democrat challenging Attorney General Uthmeier, who continues to be embroiled in corruption scandals. Rodriguez released the following statement:
“I’m proud of the broad base of support our campaign is receiving. It is clear our message of taking on the corrupt and powerful in Tallahassee to lower costs for working families is resonating. As Attorney General I’ll take on anyone who is preying on Floridians, holding state government and special interests accountable, and serve as an independent voice for Floridians and their families.”
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Jose Javier Rodriguez brings a personal commitment to justice shaped by his father’s story of fleeing the Cuban dictatorship. Church and community were central to the way his mother and father raised their family, making sure to look out for others. The legacy of courage and a belief in American democracy is what drove him to become a lawyer and later run for office, giving voice to the voiceless and holding corporations accountable.
An accomplished attorney, Rodriguez spent his career representing working people – janitors, security guards, and cab drivers–whose wages were stolen or rights violated. In the State Legislature, he worked to root out corruption, stand up to special interests, and put a stop to politics-as-usual in Tallahassee. He became known as a fearless advocate for transparency and accountability. As U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Rodriguez led job training and other programs to strengthen our national workforce and grow opportunities for workers across the country.
Mary Ellen Klas of Bloomberg News said the following about the race: "The little-known politician (Uthmeier) has held the job for six months and is facing a serious election challenge from Democratic former State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez.”
Learn more about Jose’s campaign for Attorney General at jjr.vote
