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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)September 3, 2026Hillsborough

Florida House Democrats call for impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier

Florida House Democrats have formally requested the impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier following controversy surrounding the 'Hope Florida' initiative. The process requires a majority vote in the Florida House to impeach and a two-thirds vote in the Florida Senate to remove the official from office.

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Why It Matters

The process is a constitutional mechanism that could result in the removal of a statewide elected official, though the current political composition of the Florida Legislature makes such an outcome unlikely.

Key Facts

  • Florida House Democrats are seeking the impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier.
  • The impeachment request is linked to the 'Hope Florida' controversy.
  • Impeachment requires a simple majority vote in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • Removal from office requires a two-thirds supermajority vote in the Florida Senate.
  • Republicans hold the majority in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, making impeachment unlikely.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida.”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative and Republican nominee for governor.”personFentrice Driskell“Florida House Democratic Leader.”otherHope Florida“State initiative cited as the basis for the impeachment controversy”personJim Boyd“Senate President-Designate.”organizationFlorida House Democrats“Legislative caucus initiating the impeachment request”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Charity allegedly involved in the transfer of settlement funds.”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General of Florida and subject of impeachment calls.”personAshley Moody“Former Florida Attorney General and current U.S. Senator.”