Republicans could be facing a bitter primary battle in Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) chose the state’s attorney general to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in the Senate. Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL),

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday named state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate, choosing a staunch ally to fill the seat set to be vacated by Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state.

DeSantis announced he is appointing Ashley Moody to replace Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State.