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Shemiah Rutledge

Democratic Party

Candidate for State House

Jacksonville, FL

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What is Shemiah Rutledge running for?

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Most recent race
State House District 13

Shemiah Rutledge is a six-year Navy veteran and a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 13, in the 2026 election. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, she recently earned her law degree from the Southern University Law Center and intends to pursue a career in criminal defense. Her campaign focuses on improving local infrastructure, expanding job opportunities, and advocating for veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Where does Shemiah Rutledge stand on the issues?

Shemiah Rutledge has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Civil Rights & Equality

    Supports

    Shemiah Rutledge said she wants to fight discriminatory laws affecting people of color or people of certain socioeconomic backgrounds.

    “Rutledge hopes to fight against discriminatory laws against 'people of color or of certain socioeconomic backgrounds.'”

    floridapolitics.comAs of September 2025

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Supports

    Shemiah Rutledge prioritized helping reformed felons (formerly incarcerated individuals), consistent with her planned career in criminal defense.

    “Helping reformed felons and her fellow veterans is also a priority.”

    floridapolitics.comAs of September 2025

  • Infrastructure

    Supports

    Shemiah Rutledge supported securing state appropriations to repair infrastructure in House District 13, which she described as rundown through much of the district.

    “she hopes to score appropriations to deal with infrastructure, which is 'rundown' through much of the district”

    floridapolitics.comAs of September 2025

  • Jobs & Job Creation

    Supports

    Shemiah Rutledge prioritized bringing jobs to House District 13.

    “bring jobs to HD 13”

    floridapolitics.comAs of September 2025

  • Veterans

    Supports

    Shemiah Rutledge, a six-year Navy veteran, made helping fellow veterans a policy priority.

    “Helping reformed felons and her fellow veterans is also a priority.”

    floridapolitics.comAs of September 2025

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

State House District 13

Primary election

Florida State House District 13, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026

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