Florida state election announcements and results

DeSantis Appoints AG Ashley Moody to Senate, Replacing Rubio as He Becomes Secretary of State

Jan 16, 2025, 03:48 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a fifth-generation Floridian, to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat vacated by Senator Marco Rubio, who is set to become Secretary of State in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. DeSantis highlighted Moody's demonstrated record of delivering results and her commitment to work with President Trump to deliver on his mandate. Moody, a steadfast supporter of law enforcement, has been a vigorous opponent of illegal immigration, the drug epidemic, and federal government overreach. Moody will become only the second woman to represent Florida in the Senate.