Jack Campbell (politician)

John Emmett Campbell is an American prosecutor and politician who has served as State Attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Campbell earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2001.

Career

Campbell was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2002. Prior to his election, he served as a special assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, as an assistant state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit, and as the chief felony trial attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit Court.
On November 8, 2016, Campbell was elected state attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida, succeeding Willie Meggs. He was re-elected unopposed in 2020 and 2024.
Campbell is seeking the death penalty for the alleged perpetrator of the 2025 Florida State University shooting.

Hope Florida scandal

On May 20, 2025, Campbell opened a criminal investigation into accusations of money laundering and wire fraud allegedly committed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis, and James Uthmeier. In a statement to the press, Campbell said: "As for investigation, the only source of information I have received is from members of the press," and "The Florida Legislature has many good lawyers including some former prosecutors. I am sure they would refer any evidence of crimes to me if they found them."

Personal life

Campbell lives in Leon County, Florida.