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. DeSantis’ choice for Rubio’s replacement will serve until the 2026 election, as Rubio’s current term ends in 2028. Speculation on potential appointees includes Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and former House Speaker Jose Oliva. Naming a current officeholder like Nunez or Moody could t…
