‘Waiting Game’: DeSantis calls for special election to fill congressional seats
The state of Florida is left with uncertainty after multiple Florida leaders like U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and U.S. Representatives Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz were tapped
Gov. DeSantis calls for special elections as Gaetz, Waltz plan move to Trump administration
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he has instructed Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd to formulate and immediately announce a schedule for special elections. This follows the expectation that Florida Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz will join President-elect Donald Trump’s administration next year.
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.
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.
Trump hands DeSantis task to pick Florida’s next U.S. senator
Ron DeSantis back into the national spotlight with the task of naming Rubio’s Senate successor. Trump officially announced the nomination Wednesday afternoon. DeSantis could pick a strong contender who might hold the seat as an incumbent — or a placeholder who would give way to the voters’ choice in a special election scheduled for 2026.
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.
Explaining the special election to fill Gaetz's vacant Florida House District 1 seat
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated now-former Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to be U.S. attorney general.
Florida has 28 representatives in the House, 2 were picked for Trump's cabinet. What to know
Two freshly reelected representatives from Florida were picked for Trump's cabinet. Here's who is representing Florida in the ...
Special elections in the works after Trump taps Florida lawmakers to serve in administration, leaving congressional vacancies
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is creating a schedule for congressional special elections, according to a Thursday ...
Ron DeSantis Issues Special Election Update After Matt Gaetz AG Nomination
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has congratulated his fellow Sunshine State lawmakers following their selection to ...
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Gov. DeSantis: Work to set Special Elections will begin ‘immediately’ as Matt Gaetz, Mike Waltz move to Donald Trump admin
DeSantis is congratulating the Congress members in question, as well as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who will be Secretary of State ...
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Trump appointments expected to cost Florida taxpayers millions
Special elections will be held to replace the people President-elect Donald Trump has nominated to fill his cabinet seats.
West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections
The House and Senate members being tapped for administration jobs will create special elections that will vary across years.
Pensacola Mayor releases statement about vacant Florida House District 1 seat
Pensacola Mayor DC Reeves released a statement Thursday regarding the now-vacant Florida House District 1 seat.It comes a day ...
Trump Says He Is Nominating Senator Rubio for Secretary of State
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is nominating Republican Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our ...