Coverage dated November 11, 2024 to November 18, 2024

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.

Nov 12, 2024
Who could replace Marco Rubio as Florida senator? 7 potential contenders.
Headline from Newsweek ·
Nov 13, 2024
With Rubio's secretary of state nomination, DeSantis could make senate pick
Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·
Nov 18, 2024Newest
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.

Newsweek
Who could replace Marco Rubio as Florida senator? 7 potential contenders. (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 11, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
In Florida, the governor appoints the interim senator, giving Ron DeSantis the authority to choose Rubio's successor.
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)
Published Nov 12, 2024
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,
Tampa Bay Times
Who will DeSantis appoint to replace Marco Rubio? (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Nov 12, 2024
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
We run through the candidates.
Orlando Weekly
Trump taps Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Sec of State; will DeSantis take Rubio's seat in Senate? (opens Orlando Weekly)
Published Nov 12, 2024
Orlando Weekly's feed description
It may come down to whether Ron DeSantis still has presidential aspirations.
NBC 6 South Florida
With Rubio's secretary of state nomination, DeSantis could make senate pick (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Nov 13, 2024
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.
Washington Examiner
DeSantis gets chance to shape political future with Rubio replacement (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 13, 2024
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.
Washington Examiner
Lara Trump gains traction as replacement for Rubio in Senate (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 14, 2024
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.
Newsweek
Who could replace Marco Rubio in the Senate? Ron DeSantis gives update (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 17, 2024
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.
Tampa Bay Times
DeSantis says he will likely decide Rubio’s successor by early January (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Nov 17, 2024
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
Florida law gives the governor the power to name a Senate replacement until the next general election.
Washington Examiner
DeSantis vetting candidates for Rubio replacement in Senate (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 17, 2024
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.
FOX 35 Orlando
DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Nov 18, 2024
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.
Breitbart News
Ron DeSantis Previews Plans to Replace Marco Rubio: Next Senator Must 'Be Strong on Immigration' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 17, 2024
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.
WSVN Miami
DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Nov 17, 2024
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
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)
Published Nov 17, 2024
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.
Fox News
Who could DeSantis pick to replace Rubio in Senate? GOP floats several options, including a Trump (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 18, 2024
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."
Latin Times
DeSantis Reveals When He Will Make a Decision On Marco Rubio's Replacement As Florida Senator (opens Latin Times)
Published Nov 18, 2024
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
Triblive
Ron DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio's Senate replacement by early January (opens Triblive)
Published Nov 18, 2024
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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