NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsSeptember 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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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 publicly requested the impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier.
- The request for impeachment is linked to controversies 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 the majority in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, making impeachment unlikely.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personJeremy Redfern“Deputy Chief of Staff to Uthmeier”personJohn Guard“State appeals court judge”personTiffany Baker“Judge”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative”personFentrice Driskell“House Democratic Leader”organizationEqual Ground“Voting rights group”personAndrew Sheeran“Circuit judge”otherHope Florida“State program cited as the basis for the impeachment controversy”personJim Boyd“Senate President-Designate”organizationFlorida House Democrats“Legislative caucus initiating the call for impeachment”organizationHope Florida Foundation“Charity involved in fund transfer”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General of Florida”personJason Weida“Chief of Staff to Governor”personAshley Moody“Former Attorney General”