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Florida | Legal Exposure Analysis | Race-by-Race Candidate Comparison
16
LEGALLY EXPOSED
63
TOTAL LEGAL ISSUES
4
CRITICAL RISK
8
HIGH RISK
6
EXPOSED RACES
33
TOTAL CANDIDATES

LEGALLY EXPOSED RACES

Races where at least one candidate has 3+ verified legal issues β€” lawsuits, ethics violations, arrests, or scandals.

Governor of Florida
7 candidates | 21 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
James FishbackR
7
CRITICAL
0
$42K
-
Jerry DemingsD
4
HIGH
0
$1.0M
-
Jay CollinsR
3
HIGH
0
$2.5M
-
David JollyD
3
HIGH
13
$500K
-
Moliere DimancheI
3
HIGH
3
$0
-
Paul RennerR
1
ELEVATED
3
$3.0M
-
Charles BurkettR
0
CLEAN
6
$25K
-
U.S. Senate (Special Election)
4 candidates | 10 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
John MorganD
5
CRITICAL
23
$5.0M
-
Laurel LeeR
3
HIGH
18
$1.3M
-
U.S. House FL-19
4 candidates | 13 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Madison CawthornR
13
CRITICAL
2
$518K
-
Catalina LaufR
0
CLEAN
0
$434K
-
U.S. House FL-20
2 candidates | 9 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Dale HolnessD
6
CRITICAL
0
$307K
-
Luther CampbellD
3
HIGH
1
$0
-
U.S. House FL-16
6 candidates | 3 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Eddie SpeirR
3
HIGH
0
$0
-
John PetersR
0
CLEAN
4
$41K
-
Florida Chief Financial Officer
3 candidates | 4 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Benjamin HorbowyR
4
HIGH
0
$0
-
Blaise IngogliaR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-

ALL RACE COMPARISONS

Side-by-side comparison of every candidate in each race β€” legal exposure, funding, and lobby connections.

Governor of Florida
7 candidates | 21 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
James FishbackR
7
CRITICAL
0
$42K
-
Jerry DemingsD
4

LEGAL ISSUE DETAILS

Full breakdown of verified legal issues for every flagged candidate β€” sourced from court records, news investigations, and ethics filings.

Madison CawthornRCRITICAL
U.S. House FL-19
Cawthorn's Florida driver's license suspended after failing to pay $133 fine for trooper crash citation
2024-05-20Collier County Court, Florida
House Ethics Committee investigated Cawthorn for promoting Let's Go Brandon cryptocurrency while holding $100K-$250K personal stake; fined $14,237.49 for improper promotion
2022-05-23U.S. House Ethics Committee
Sen. Thom Tillis called for insider trading investigation after Cawthorn bought LGB crypto 8 days before publicly promoting it; price rose 75% after NASCAR announcement
2022-04-27Congressional Investigation
Cawthorn pleaded guilty to bringing a loaded gun to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
2023-01-01Federal Court
ALL DATA ACQUIRED VIA OSINT // COURTLISTENER, NEWS INVESTIGATIONS, ETHICS FILINGS // LEGAL ANALYSIS DIVISION
Debbie Mucarsel-PowellD
2
ELEVATED
0
$3.0M
-
Paul EatonD
0
CLEAN
8
$0
-
Ola HawatmehR
0
CLEAN
0
$254K
-
John StrandR
0
CLEAN
3
$36K
-
Ed PopeR
0
CLEAN
1
$15K
-
Jan SchneiderD
0
CLEAN
0
$13K
-
Jonathan HarrisD
0
CLEAN
14
$1K
-
Sydney GrutersR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
Frank ColligeR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
HIGH
0
$1.0M
-
Jay CollinsR
3
HIGH
0
$2.5M
-
David JollyD
3
HIGH
13
$500K
-
Moliere DimancheI
3
HIGH
3
$0
-
Paul RennerR
1
ELEVATED
3
$3.0M
-
Charles BurkettR
0
CLEAN
6
$25K
-
U.S. Senate (Special Election)
4 candidates | 10 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
John MorganD
5
CRITICAL
23
$5.0M
-
Laurel LeeR
3
HIGH
18
$1.3M
-
Debbie Mucarsel-PowellD
2
ELEVATED
0
$3.0M
-
Paul EatonD
0
CLEAN
8
$0
-
Florida Attorney General
3 candidates | 3 legal issues found
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
James UthmeierR
2
ELEVATED
1
$0
-
Jose Javier RodriguezD
1
ELEVATED
0
$0
-
Steven LeskovichR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
U.S. House FL-19
4 candidates | 13 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Madison CawthornR
13
CRITICAL
2
$518K
-
Catalina LaufR
0
CLEAN
0
$434K
-
Ola HawatmehR
0
CLEAN
0
$254K
-
John StrandR
0
CLEAN
3
$36K
-
U.S. House FL-20
2 candidates | 9 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Dale HolnessD
6
CRITICAL
0
$307K
-
Luther CampbellD
3
HIGH
1
$0
-
U.S. House FL-16
6 candidates | 3 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Eddie SpeirR
3
HIGH
0
$0
-
John PetersR
0
CLEAN
4
$41K
-
Ed PopeR
0
CLEAN
1
$15K
-
Jan SchneiderD
0
CLEAN
0
$13K
-
Jonathan HarrisD
0
CLEAN
14
$1K
-
Sydney GrutersR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
Florida Chief Financial Officer
3 candidates | 4 legal issues found
LEGALLY EXPOSED RACE
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Benjamin HorbowyR
4
HIGH
0
$0
-
Blaise IngogliaR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
Frank ColligeR
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
Florida Agriculture Commissioner
2 candidates | 0 legal issues found
CANDIDATE
LEGAL
RISK
FED CASES
FUNDS
ISRAEL $
Matthew TaylorR
0
CLEAN
9
$0
-
Chase Anderson RomagnanoD
0
CLEAN
0
$0
-
Video surfaced May 2022 showing Cawthorn nude, dry-humping another man's head; also claimed he was invited to congressional orgies and witnessed lawmakers snorting cocaine
2022-05-01
N/A - Public Scandal
Failure to appear in court - arrested Sept 10, 2025 by Lee County deputies for missing court hearing on driving without valid license citation from Aug 19, 2025 traffic stop in Naples
2025-09-10Collier County Court, Florida
Traffic citation - driving without valid license, Naples FL, Aug 19, 2025. Released on $2,000 bond after arrest.
2025-08-19Collier County Court, Florida
Misdemeanor possession of dangerous weapon on city property - loaded 9mm handgun found in carry-on at Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport TSA checkpoint, April 2022. Pled guilty, fined $250.
2022-04-26Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Court, NC
First airport gun incident - unloaded Glock 9mm found in carry-on bag at Asheville NC airport by TSA, Feb 2021
2021-02-01Asheville Regional Airport
Driving with revoked license - charged March 3, 2022 after being pulled over for crossing centerline. Second such charge (first in 2017, dismissed).
2022-03-03Buncombe County, NC
Two speeding violations: Oct 18, 2021 (89 mph in 65 zone, Buncombe County) and Jan 2022 (87 mph in 70 zone, Polk County)
2021-10-18Buncombe County, NC / Polk County, NC
Sexual misconduct allegations: 160+ Patrick Henry College students signed letter accusing Cawthorn of gross misconduct toward female peers, including unwanted kissing, touching, forced lap-sitting, and predatory behavior during car rides
2020-10-01N/A - Allegations only
Collision with Florida State Trooper vehicle on Alligator Alley in Collier County, 2024
2024-01-01Collier County, FL
James FishbackRCRITICAL
Governor of Florida
Greenlight Capital v. Fishback - Former employer sued for misrepresentation of role (claimed head of macro), breach of employment agreement, misappropriating confidential info, and defamation. Case 1:24-cv-04832. Fishback admitted sharing confidential positions 33 times. Ordered to pay ~$229K.
2024-06-01U.S. District Court, S.D. New York
Fishback v. Greenlight Capital - Fishback initially sued over job title dispute Oct 2023, claiming he was head of macro. Greenlight denied position ever existed. Case 1:24-cv-02299.
2023-10-01U.S. District Court, S.D. New York
Court filings reveal Fishback directed fake email/X accounts, paid engagement, planted media tips, and manufactured online support to wage war against former employer David Einhorn
2025-01-01U.S. District Court, S.D. New York
Sexual misconduct allegations - Broward County School District cut ties in 2022 over allegations of inappropriate relationship with minor student. Keinah Fort (age 16-17) filed 2025 protective injunction petition alleging Fishback (age 27) initiated romantic relationship when she was 17. Petition denied by judge.
2022-01-01Broward County Court, FL
Court authorized U.S. Marshals seizure of Fishback assets including Azoria stock certificates and luxury purchases to satisfy $229K judgment
2025-09-01U.S. District Court, S.D. New York
Viral video controversy - told a Black man he should be lynched during heated confrontation
2025-01-01N/A - Public controversy
Residency concern - registered to vote in both FL and DC since 2020, owns homesteaded property in Washington DC. FL law requires gubernatorial candidates be state residents for 7+ years.
2025-01-01N/A - Eligibility issue
Dale HolnessDCRITICAL
U.S. House FL-20
Ethics violation - FL Ethics Commission found probable cause Holness violated financial disclosure laws 4 times (2016-2019), failed to disclose income from American Holding Group and All Broward Realty Inc. and 7 rental properties. Settled with $1,000 fine.
2021-12-09Florida Commission on Ethics
Holness v. Cherfilus-McCormick - sued to overturn FL-20 primary results after losing by 5 votes, claiming opponent ineligible to hold office
2021-11-30Broward County Circuit Court
Cherfilus-McCormick v. Holness - defamation/libel lawsuit seeking $1M+ damages after campaign aide sent text implying opponent embezzled $6M
2022-07-22Broward County Circuit Court
Related: Daughter Damara Holness sentenced to 20 months federal prison for PPP fraud - fraudulently obtained $300K in COVID relief loans. Must pay $300K restitution.
2021-08-18U.S. District Court, S.D. Florida
Related: Second daughter Richelle Holness pled guilty to pandemic unemployment benefits fraud, also accused of stealing from father's county commission campaign in 2020
2024-11-18U.S. District Court, S.D. Florida
Affidavit revealed Holness admitted using elderly father as front man to circumvent condominium association rules at Royal Oaks
2020-09-16Broward County
John MorganDCRITICAL
U.S. Senate (Special Election)
John Morgan arrested Dec 1997: DUI, battery on police officer (felony), failure to provide insurance; head-butted cop, called him "fat fucker"; pled guilty to DUI, felony dropped, 50hrs community service, no jail
1997-12-01Seminole County Court, Florida
Florida Bar v. Morgan (2006) - Third disciplinary action; referee recommended 91-day suspension for knowingly violating court orders; previously publicly reprimanded and suspended for 10 days
2006-01-01Florida Supreme Court
Court upheld $5 million malpractice verdict against Morgan & Morgan law firm
2018-12-10Florida Appeals Court
Proposed class-action lawsuit claims Morgan & Morgan botched hundreds of cases and operated illegally in Georgia without proper registration
2024-07-24Georgia Court
John Morgan sued Florida over ban on smoking medical marijuana; funded Amendment 2 campaign for medical marijuana legalization
2018-01-01Florida Circuit Court
Jerry DemingsDHIGH
Governor of Florida
State issued investigative subpoenas to 16 Orange County employees for alleged cover-up of illegal DEI spending; whistleblower claim Aug 2025; CFO Ingoglia considering criminal probe; Demings calls it "politically motivated"
2025-08-28Florida Department of Financial Services / DOGE
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed by former Orange County Convention Center employee Joshua Crockett against Demings and Orange County Government
2024-01-01Federal Court, Middle District of Florida
Woman sued Orange County Sheriff's Office and Demings (as sheriff) after deputy unlawfully accessed her personal information hundreds of times
2020-01-01Florida Circuit Court
Controversy over Orange County elections supervisor spending $5M in election funds on scholarships; Demings weighed lawsuit against supervisor
2025-01-01Orange County, Florida
Benjamin HorbowyRHIGH
Florida Chief Financial Officer
Arrested April 22, 2006 by Tallahassee PD - reckless driving (two counts moving traffic violations)
2006-04-22Leon County Court, FL
Arrested Dec 13, 2012 - resist officer obstruct without violence and aggravated battery with deadly weapon
2012-12-13Leon County Court, FL
Arrested for domestic battery in Pinellas County, FL
2016-06-18Pinellas County, FL
Arrested April 21, 2017 for battery
2017-04-21Florida
Jay CollinsRHIGH
Governor of Florida
Leaked text messages between Jay Collins and Rep. Alex Andrade revealed they believed DeSantis has autism/Asperger's and concealed it from public; controversy in second week as Lt. Governor
2025-08-15N/A - Public Scandal
Collins criticized for opposing DEI while having mandated yearly DEI training and applied DEI in contractor selection as COO of Operation BBQ Relief
2025-09-01N/A - Public Controversy
Collins was vocal advocate for DeSantis agenda including Hope Florida Foundation controversy involving diverted Medicaid settlement funds
2025-10-01N/A - Political Controversy
Laurel LeeRHIGH
U.S. Senate (Special Election)
Florida Rising v. Laurel M. Lee - Civic orgs sued Secretary of State Lee to block SB 90 voter suppression law restricting mail-in voting and drop boxes
2021-05-01U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
As judge, Lee was asked to recuse from transportation tax lawsuit due to conflict of interest - husband Sen. Tom Lee opposed the referendum, and attorney who donated to husband's campaign was handling the case
2019-01-01Hillsborough County Circuit Court
League of Women Voters settled lawsuit against Secretary Lee over prohibition on early voting sites on college/university campuses
2019-06-01Federal Court, Florida
David JollyDHIGH
Governor of Florida
Leo Govoni, Jolly's former legislative assistant and 2016 Senate race financial co-chair, indicted for $100M+ fraud stealing from special needs trust; Jolly not indicted but proximity is campaign liability
2025-06-25U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Jolly attended Scientology fundraisers; campaign staff attempted to remove Scientology mentions from his Wikipedia page, generating more controversy
2016-01-01N/A - Public Controversy
At age 16, Jolly was driving automobile that struck and killed a pedestrian; found not to be at fault
1988-01-01Florida Traffic Court
Luther CampbellDHIGH
U.S. House FL-20
Arrested on obscenity charges after 2 Live Crew performance in Hollywood FL, 1990. Acquitted by Broward County jury. Album had been declared obscene by federal judge (later overturned on appeal).
1990-06-01Broward County Court, FL
Arrested Feb 18, 2009 for falling $10,223.36 behind on child support payments in Miami-Dade County
2009-02-18Miami-Dade County, FL
Forced into bankruptcy in 1994 - lost control of 2 Live Crew music catalog to Joseph Weinberger. Later recovered copyrights via federal lawsuit in 2024.
1994-01-01U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Moliere DimancheIHIGH
Governor of Florida
Convicted of third-degree grand theft (lesser included offense) at age 19 in 2007. Original charges: second-degree grand theft ($20K+) and burglary of unoccupied structure (acquitted on burglary). Sentenced to 10 years, served 8.5 years including 3 years solitary.
2007-01-01Orange County Circuit Court, FL
Arrest warrant issued Nov 20, 2022; charged with Grand Theft First Degree and Unlawful Filing of False Documents or Records Against Real or Personal Property
2022-11-21Orange County Circuit Court, FL
Dimanche v. Pinder-Rodriguez - Filed civil suit alleging malicious prosecution, corruption, judges falsifying documents and covering up racketeering. Case 2022-02073.
2022-01-01U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida
Eddie SpeirRHIGH
U.S. House FL-16
IRS complaint filed over use of nonprofit Christian school (Inspiration Academy) for campaign purposes
2024-03-23IRS
Falsely claimed endorsement of Lakewood Ranch Republican Club; party rules forbid such endorsements in primaries
2024-07-01N/A - Campaign ethics issue
Campaign directed ~$25K to family members - more than raised in outside contributions
2024-01-01N/A - Campaign finance issue
Debbie Mucarsel-PowellDELEVATED
U.S. Senate (Special Election)
Mucarsel-Powell posted video/photo from inside polling location Oct 2024, violating FL Statute 102.031(5) prohibiting photography in polling rooms
2024-10-27Florida Election Law
Husband Robert Powell was paid ~$700,000 as general counsel for companies partly owned by Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky; no wrongdoing alleged against Robert Powell
2020-10-16N/A - Financial Controversy
James UthmeierRELEVATED
Florida Attorney General
Criminal investigation announced May 20, 2025 into $10M from Centene Medicaid settlement directed to Hope Florida Foundation then to Keep Florida Clean PAC chaired by Uthmeier for anti-Amendment 3 campaign. Critics allege Medicaid money illegally funneled to political committee.
2025-05-20Florida - Criminal Investigation
Organization caught in Uthmeier crossfire sues him - lawsuit filed against AG Uthmeier
2026-01-01Florida Courts
Paul RennerRELEVATED
Governor of Florida
No personal lawsuits, ethics violations, or scandals found for Paul Renner in web research as of April 2026
2026-04-11N/A
Jose Javier RodriguezDELEVATED
Florida Attorney General
Victim of ghost candidate scheme - Ex-GOP Sen. Frank Artiles paid Alex Rodriguez $50K to run as no-party candidate to siphon votes from Jose Javier Rodriguez in 2020 FL Senate race. Artiles convicted on 3 election conspiracy charges. JJR lost by 32 votes.
2020-11-03Miami-Dade County Circuit Court