Several Florida prosecutors are throwing their support behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, giving his campaign a lift as they point to his record on public safety and financial oversight.
The announcement highlights Ingoglia’s work backing policies that strengthen criminal accountability, support prosecutors and tighten financial safeguards tied to the CFO’s responsibilities. State Attorneys said his approach reflects a respect for the rule of law and the demands of overseeing taxpayer dollars.
In all, 13 State Attorneys are endorsing Ingoglia. They are Thomas Bakkedahl of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Bruce Bartlett of the 6th Circuit, Larry Basford of the 14th Circuit, Ed Brodsky of the 12th Circuit, John Durrett of the 3rd Circuit, Amira Fox of the 20th Circuit, Bill Gladson of the 5th Circuit, Brian Haas of the 10th Circuit, Brian Kramer of the 8th Circuit, R.J. Larizza of the 7th Circuit, Ginger Bowden Madden of the 1st Circuit, William Scheiner of the 18th Circuit and Dennis Ward of the 16th Circuit.
“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Florida’s top prosecutors who work day in and day out to protect Floridians,” Ingoglia said in a statement. “As CFO, I will continue to champion law-and-order, hold bad actors accountable, and ensure that our state’s finances remain transparent and secure. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.”
Several prosecutors offered public statements underscoring why they view him as the right fit for the role.
“Blaise Ingoglia has consistently demonstrated that he is tough on crime and unwavering in his commitment to the safety of Florida’s families,” Gladson said. “His strong stance on law-and-order solutions and commitment to protecting taxpayers make him the right choice for Florida. Looking forward to the leadership he’ll bring to the office of the CFO.”
Fox linked his fiscal priorities to broader public safety goals.
“Financial integrity and public safety go hand in hand,” Fox said. “Blaise Ingoglia is a solid choice for Chief Financial Officer because he understands that cracking down on wasteful spending and enforcing strong financial protections are essential parts of keeping Florida strong.”
Ingoglia, originally from New York, entered state politics in 2007 after producing “Government Gone Wild,” a series of seminars criticizing government spending. He was elected to the Florida House in 2014, later chaired the Republican Party of Florida. He won a Florida Senate seat in 2020.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Ingoglia as CFO in July 2025. He faces a crowded field in the race for a full term, including Republican challengers Frank William Collige, Benjamin Horbowy and Rep. Kevin Steele, as well as no-party candidate John Daniel Smith.
