1998 Florida Attorney General election

The 1998 Florida Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1998. Democratic incumbent Bob Butterworth defeated Republican nominee David H. Bludworth with 59.56% of the vote. As of 2024, this was the last time a Democrat was elected Florida Attorney General.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 1, 1998.

Candidates

 * Bob Butterworth, Florida Attorney General
 * Ellis Rubin, attorney

Republican primary
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Candidates

 * David H. Bludworth
 * Fred Dudley, State Senator

Candidates

 * Bob Butterworth, Democratic
 * David H. Bludworth, Republican