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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)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' program. The article outlines the constitutional process required for impeachment and notes that the Republican-controlled legislature is unlikely to pursue the measure.

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Why It Matters

The process is a rare constitutional mechanism that determines whether a high-ranking state official remains in office, impacting the leadership of the Florida Attorney General's office.

Key Facts

  • Florida House Democrats have initiated a call for the impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier.
  • The impeachment request is linked to controversy surrounding the 'Hope Florida' program.
  • Impeachment in Florida requires a majority vote in the House to charge the official.
  • Removal from office requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate following a trial.
  • Republicans hold a majority in the Florida legislature, making the success of an impeachment effort unlikely.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personJeremy Redfern“Deputy Chief of Staff to Uthmeier”personTiffany Baker“Judge”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative”personFentrice Driskell“Florida House Democratic Leader”organizationEqual Ground“Voting rights advocacy group”otherHope Florida“State program cited as the basis for the impeachment controversy”personJim Boyd“Florida Senate President-Designate”organizationFlorida House Democrats“Legislative caucus calling for impeachment”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Charity allegedly involved in fund transfer”personJames Uthmeier“Florida Attorney General”personAshley Moody“Former Florida Attorney General”