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DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando, on the newest of 3 developments

Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Who could replace Marco Rubio as Florida senator? 7 potential contenders.

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. With Rubio's secretary of state nomination, DeSantis could make senate pick

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  3. Newest

    DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Who could replace Marco Rubio as Florida senator? 7 potential contenders. (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    In Florida, the governor appoints the interim senator, giving Ron DeSantis the authority to choose Rubio's successor.

  2. WSVN Miami

    Who replaces Rubio if he’s tapped to serve in 2nd Trump administration? Florida law says DeSantis will decide - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - With reports saying that President-elect Donald Trump is set to select Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state,

  3. Tampa Bay Times

    Who will DeSantis appoint to replace Marco Rubio? (opens Tampa Bay Times)

    Published

    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    We run through the candidates.

  4. Orlando Weekly

    Trump taps Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Sec of State; will DeSantis take Rubio's seat in Senate? (opens Orlando Weekly)

    Published

    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    It may come down to whether Ron DeSantis still has presidential aspirations.

  5. NBC 6 South Florida

    With Rubio's secretary of state nomination, DeSantis could make senate pick (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    With Marco Rubio's nomination for secretary of state, it's becoming likely that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be picking the state's next senator.

  6. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis gets chance to shape political future with Rubio replacement (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rubio was nominated to become the next secretary of state on Wednesday, giving DeSantis the power to appoint someone to fill Rubio’s vacant Senate seat.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Lara Trump gains traction as replacement for Rubio in Senate (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is set to leave his Senate seat to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state, meaning Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will appoint another Floridian to the seat and reinforce the GOP's three-seat majority in the chamber.

  8. Newsweek

    Who could replace Marco Rubio in the Senate? Ron DeSantis gives update (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be tasked with filling Rubio's Senate seat if he is confirmed as Trump's Secretary of State.

  9. Tampa Bay Times

    DeSantis says he will likely decide Rubio’s successor by early January (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    Florida law gives the governor the power to name a Senate replacement until the next general election.

  10. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis vetting candidates for Rubio replacement in Senate (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said selection could be made by January, when Donald Trump is inaugurated, and Marco Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State.

  11. FOX 35 Orlando

    DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday.

  12. Breitbart News

    Ron DeSantis Previews Plans to Replace Marco Rubio: Next Senator Must 'Be Strong on Immigration' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis previewed plans on Monday to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, whom President-elect Trump nominated to become secretary of state.

  13. WSVN Miami

    DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced

  14. New York Post

    Ron DeSantis says Marco Rubio replacement senator must have ‘proven record of results’ as MAGA pushes for Lara Trump appointment (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday whoever he picks to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) must have a "proven record of results" -- in response to a push for Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump to be appointed to the seat.

  15. Fox News

    Who could DeSantis pick to replace Rubio in Senate? GOP floats several options, including a Trump (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Lara Trump is considered a favorite to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's vetting "several possible candidates."

  16. Latin Times

    DeSantis Reveals When He Will Make a Decision On Marco Rubio's Replacement As Florida Senator (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The governor said he is likely to make his decision in early January and his office has begun vetting several possible candidates

  17. Triblive

    Ron DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio's Senate replacement by early January (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday. With Florida’s senior Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state, it’s up to the governor to appoint…

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