Republican Pam Bondi Wins Re-election as Florida Attorney General

Republican incumbent Pam Bondi wins re-election as Florida's attorney general on November 4, 2014, defeating Democrat George Sheldon. Bondi, a close ally of Governor Rick Scott, raised over $4 million, vastly outspending Sheldon. While Bondi's first term focused on combating human trafficking and drug abuse, critics point to her partisan opposition to medical marijuana and same-sex marriage. She continues her role on Florida's Cabinet.

Claims

• ▪As attorney general, Pam Bondi focused her efforts on combating human trafficking and prescription drug abuse
• ▪Critics of Pam Bondi opposed her focus on partisan issues, specifically her opposition to medical marijuana and same-sex marriage
• ▪The Florida attorney general serves as a member of Florida's Cabinet alongside the governor, chief financial officer, and agriculture commissioner
• ▪Pam Bondi raised more than $4 million for her re-election campaign, significantly outfunding George Sheldon
• ▪Republican incumbent Pam Bondi secured re-election as Florida's attorney general on November 4, 2014, defeating Democratic challenger George Sheldon
• ▪George Sheldon, who raised far less campaign funding than Pam Bondi, previously served as a legislator and head of the Department of Children and Families
• ▪With over half of the expected votes counted on November 4, 2014, Pam Bondi led George Sheldon by 55 percent to 42 percent
• ▪Pam Bondi, who serves on Florida's Cabinet, maintains a close political alliance with Florida Governor Rick Scott