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County · 2026 Candidate

Jim Wimsatt

Running for Circuit Judge, 13th Circuit, Group 13, District 13th Circuit Group 13
Party: No Party AffiliationStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for Circuit Judge, 13th Circuit, Group 13, 13th Circuit Group 13.

Nina Alvarez
No Party Affiliation · Incumbent · Qualified
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Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Education
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC Juris Doctor , May 2003 Centre College, Danville, KY Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Spanish , June 2000
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC Juris Doctor , May 2003 Centre College, Danville, KY Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Spanish , June 2000
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Local Government
Super Lawyers, 2024 and 2025 Best Lawyers in America, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell since 2022 Bar Memberships: Florida, Maryland, the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member Stann Givens Inn of Court, Member Hillsborough County Bar Association, Lawyer Magazine, Edito
Super Lawyers, 2024 and 2025 Best Lawyers in America, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell since 2022 Bar Memberships: Florida, Maryland, the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member Stann Givens Inn of Court, Member Hillsborough County Bar Association, Lawyer Magazine, Editor
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Economy
(July 2021 - Present) - concentrating on marital and family law, including dissolution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, adoption, and collaborative practice Jim with his children Beck and Lucy, and their dog, Scout
Attorney for 22 years Family Law practitioner for 10 years Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. (July 2021 - Present) - concentrating on marital and family law, including dissolution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, adoption, and collaborative practice Jim with his children Beck and Lucy, and their dog, Scout
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Frequently Asked

Who is Jim Wimsatt?
Jim Wimsatt is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for Circuit Judge, 13th Circuit, Group 13, 13th Circuit Group 13. Jim Wimsatt has stated positions on 3 key issues.
What office is Jim Wimsatt running for?
Jim Wimsatt is running for Circuit Judge, 13th Circuit, Group 13, 13th Circuit Group 13.
How can I learn more about Jim Wimsatt's positions?
Jim Wimsatt's stated positions cover: Education, Local Government, Economy. See full positions below.

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