The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is backing U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in her first election to retain her seat.

The Florida FOP represents more than 24,000 law enforcement officers throughout the state.

“Senator Moody has proven time and again that she is an ally to law enforcement officers, as a leader guided by principle, and an unwavering advocate for the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day,” Florida FOP President Shawn Dunlap said.

“Her consistent record of standing up for victims, supporting strong criminal justice policy, and defending the rule of law makes her one of our most trusted and respected voices in Washington. Senator Moody’s record is one of action and principle. When others hesitated, she led — ensuring law enforcement had the support and resources needed to protect Florida’s families.”

Moody praised the organization, and all members of law enforcement, calling them “the best in the business of keeping Florida families protected.” Moody added that she’s “honored to have” the group’s support.

“As your Senator, just as when I was your Attorney General, I am committed to policies that promote law and order, and ensure our brave men and women in uniform are supported. Other states want to defund police, but in Florida we defend them, and that is a fight I will never back down from,” she said.

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody to the Senate in January to replace former U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who left office to accept President Donald Trump’s appointment as Secretary of State. Moody was sworn into office as Florida’s new junior Senator a few days later, on Jan. 21.

This will be Moody’s first election to the seat after serving as Florida’s elected Attorney General for a term and a half.

Moody faces opposition from Democrat Jennifer Jenkins, a former Brevard County School Board member. Moody is the favorite, with a poll earlier this month putting her at 44% support to Jenkins’ 37%.

While that poll showed broad support (73%) for extending Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which launched with the Affordable Care Act and are set to expire in 2026, Republicans hold a huge voter registration advantage in Florida, at well over 1 million voters.

A Democrat hasn’t held a U.S. Senate seat in Florida since former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson lost to now-U.S. Sen. Rick Scott in 2018. And only one Democrat has held statewide office since Alex Sink’s term as Chief Financial Officer ended in 2011: now-Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, who served as Agriculture Commissioner.

Since then, Republicans have dominated statewide races, including DeSantis’ 2022 landslide victory over former Gov. Charlie Crist by nearly 20 percentage points.

Moody also has powerful support, including the coveted Trump endorsement.