Questions surrounding who will replace Sen. Marco Rubio in the Senate are swirling, as the process to confirm him as Secretary of State is in the works – not only in Florida but across the country for its obvious implications.

Although U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach, had been seen as a possible candidate, DeSantis told reporters Monday the slim majority Republicans hold in the U.S. House means he won’t consider U.S. House members for the Senate seat.

Time is running short for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first big decision of 2025 — picking Marco Rubio ’s replacement in the Senate. Asked on Tuesday if he’s made up his mind, the governor said he still has not decided who he will appoint to replace Rubio.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been leaning toward replacing Sen. Marco Rubio with state attorney general Ashley Moody, but has not made a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.