Florida, Marco Rubio and US Senate

Florida attorney general Moody to succeed Rubio in US Senate, governor says
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday picked state Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed Senator Marco Rubio when he leaves his office to become the next U.
Florida governor makes his pick to replace Marco Rubio in US Senate
Under Florida law, it’s up to the Republican governor to pick Rubio’s replacement, after Trump picked the three-term senator to be his next secretary of state.
With Marco Rubio leaving the U.S. Senate, Florida’s governor announces his replacement
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday named Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody as his pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, ending weeks of speculation about who the governor would elevate to one of the most powerful political posts in the state.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is chosen by the governor to fill Marco Rubio's vacant Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is chosen by the governor to fill Marco Rubio's vacant Senate seat.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in Senate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that state Attorney General Ashley Moody will be taking Marco Rubio’s spot as the Sunshine State’s junior senator. DeSantis announced his pick at a news conference in Orlando days before Rubio is set to resign to become President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state.
Governor Ron DeSantis expected to announce Senator Marco Rubio’s replacement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce Senator Marco Rubio’s replacement. Rubio will likely be confirmed as the Trump Administration’s Secretary of State. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook and X (Twitter).
DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody to Senate, sparking mixed reactions from Florida leaders
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will succeed Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday.
DeSantis Picks Florida’s Attorney General to Replace Rubio
Ashley Moody, a Republican, would take the seat of Senator Marco Rubio once he is confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s secretary of state.
South Florida lawmakers weigh in on Moody as replacement for Rubio in Senate
Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried called Ashley Moody "Ron's personal lapdog from day one" who "defended his extreme agenda at every turn."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Rubio replacement announcement 'imminent' ahead of inauguration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's waiting till the last minute to announce his pick because he doesn't want the new person to be "a piñata" for the news media.
DeSantis to pick Florida AG Ashley Moody to fill Rubio's Senate seat
Moody is a DeSantis and Donald Trump loyalist. Her appointment will set off a chain-reaction of office-seeking and Florida political drama heading into 2026. The announcement is scheduled for a press conference Thursday morning in Orlando.
Rep. Byron Donalds makes his move ahead of expected 2026 Florida gubernatorial bid
Fla., has been telling potential donors and Florida political players that he is running for governor in 2026.
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GOP Rep. Byron Donalds telling potential donors he'll run for Florida governor in 2026: report
Five or six GOP candidates are in the run to replace DeSantis in 2026 as he cannot run again after his second term.
Who’s running for Florida governor? How the 2026 field is shaping up.
Last year, Moskowitz said he was looking into a run for governor in 2026. Among the reasons he said he’d be a fit: He’s shown ...
What to know about James Uthmeier, Florida’s next attorney general
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he plans to elevate one of his closest allies, James Uthmeier, to be the state’s attorney general. Uthmeier’s likely new role results from a political domino chain ...
5 times Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to fight illegal immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.
Capitol chaos: DeSantis faces backlash from Florida lawmakers over special session
Desantis says the state needs new laws to help President Trump carry out his immigration reforms in Florida. But there's some ...
Gov. DeSantis announces proposed legislation to help Florida take lead on Trump's immigration policies
The governor was joined by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and other agency leaders in Winter Haven to discuss those proposals ...