Anonymous ID: 595e7f Nov. 13, 2024, 6:16 p.m. No.21980476   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

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To replace Waltz in Florida, the Constitution requires that vacancies in the House be filled through an election. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) does not have appointment powers here. Per state law, he will schedule a special election in the coming weeks.

 

Florida state law gives DeSantis the authorization to appoint someone to fill a senator's vacated seat. He will appoint someone who could remain in the role until at least 2026, which is when a special election to finish the final two years of Rubioโ€™s term would be held. There would be a regularly scheduled election in 2028 for a full term in the Senate.