Shemiah Rutledge

Shemiah Rutledge is a candidate for State House District 13 Primary Election in 2026 in Florida State House District 13, Florida.

Candidate for State House in Jacksonville, FL

Also running: Reginald Gaffney, Audrey Gibson, Brandon Groover.

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.