(The Center Square) – Republicans in Florida chose Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., as their nominee in the state’s special primary election for U.S. Senate Tuesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Moody in January 2025 after then-Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was appointed to President Donald Trump’s cabinet as secretary of state.
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