Florida, Trump and DeSantis

Trump hands Gov. Ron DeSantis task to pick Florida’s next US Senator
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has thrust Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis back into the national spotlight with the task of naming Rubio’s Senate successor.
Ron DeSantis will appoint a Florida senator to serve until a 2026 special election
Speculation has already run rampant on who Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint to replace Sen. Marco Rubio if Rubio becomes President-elect Trump's secretary of state.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Faces Key Decisions On Successors For Rubio & Waltz After Trump’s Picks
Upon returning from a trade mission in Italy, Governor Ron DeSantis must appoint a successor for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and set a special election for U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz’s seat. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rubio as Secretary of State and Waltz as National Security Adviser.
Who’s Next? DeSantis’ power to shape Florida’s senate future
President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State could have a ripple effect on Florida’s political scene, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis the power of who to choose. In the state of Florida, the governor has the ability to appoint a temporary successor with no restrictions,
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for immediate special elections to replace GOP congressmen
In a stark departure from when previous vacancies occurred, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants special elections scheduled immediately to fill two congressional vacancies needed to protect Republicans’ majority.
Trump hands DeSantis task to pick Florida’s next U.S. Senator
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has thrust Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis back into the national spotlight with the task of naming Rubio’s Senate successor.
DeSantis calls for special elections after Florida lawmakers tapped for Trump administration
Democratic strategist David Axelrod argued President-elect Trump’s second administration has a “wholly different feel” from his first team. “Say what you will about the direction he wants to take the country but this is a wholly different feel from 2016.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to decide U.S. Senate replacement as Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State nominee
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
Can DeSantis run for Florida governor again in 2026? What to know about term limits
DeSantis was first elected in 2018 and began his term in office on Jan. 8, 2019. He was re-elected by a landslide in 2022. He ...
Trump's Cabinet moves hand Ron DeSantis a gift — but possibly with strings attached
Ron DeSantis will have a chance to put another stamp on state politics with a big appointment if Marco Rubio becomes ...
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DeSantis-Trump relationship? Not great. But the gov may yet get back into his good graces
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be on any enemies list, but his relationship with the incoming president is a “C” ...
FL Gov. DeSantis-aligned PAC donated $23,000 to South Carolina candidates. Did they win?
A political action committee aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis donated to 23 South Carolina candidates for offices ...
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Ciao, Italia: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis heading to Italy on international trade mission
Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading to Italy on a trade mission. The trip is designed to boost economic development in ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during multi-city business trip to Italy
The governor of Florida and a delegation of business representatives are looking to increase business opportunities for the ...
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more ...