TAMPA, Fla. -- Republican voters gave Ashley Moody a decisive victory in her primary race for Florida Attorney General. 

An overjoyed Moody hugged and took photos with her supporters at the historic Floridian Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa.

"I stand before you now honored to be the nominee and we will win this election in November," Moody said.

Moody faced a bitter battle against her opponent from Pensacola, Frank White.

White ran attack ads against Moody portraying her as a liberal. It was the kind of partisan infighting rarely seen in a primary race for attorney general.

"It's much easier to take hits when you know you have meaningful backup," she stated. "So thank you for being with me this year."

After the results came, a gracious Moody thanked White for the tough race and told her supporters that her former opponent now wishes her the best.

"It is tough to offer yourself for public service. I know that now more than ever. This year has given me great perspective. It is difficult to be the family of one that is doing this. So, I thank his family as well. He [White] called me just recently. We had a great conversation. He offered his support, encouragement and will help me win in November," Moody said.

Florida's current Attorney General Pam Bondi was also there to congratulate Moody on her victory.

Moody will now face off against Democrat Sean Shaw in the general election in November. 

"If you help me win this election in November, I will live up to your expectations. I will make progress on the tough issues we face in Florida because that is what I know. I am a prosecutor, not a politician. I remain the only candidate running to be Florida's top prosecutor that has prosecuted a case," she said.

Ashley Moody (right) poses for a photo with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi at the historic Floridian Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa on Tuesday night after winning the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Josh Rojas, staff)
Ashley Moody (right) poses for a photo with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi at the historic Floridian Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa on Tuesday night after winning the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Josh Rojas, staff)