As I expected, Senator Marco Rubio’s run for re-election to the U.S. Senate has forced Republican senatorial candidate Rep. Ron DeSantis to run for re-election to his congressional seat.
Here is what DeSantis said about Rubio’s run:“Marco Rubio’s announcement changes the contours of the U.S. Senate race in Florida,” said Congressman Ron DeSantis. As a well-known incumbent, Senator Rubio is a strong bet to win what will be a pivotal U.S. Senate race in a challenging political environment. Casey and I are grateful for the support we have received across Florida and throughout the country and plan to continue the fight for limited government principles and a strong national defense.”
“In light of the Rubio development, I can best advance the cause by running for reelection to the U.S. House in the 6th Congressional District, where I can continue protecting taxpayers, promoting economic growth, helping our veterans, and supporting our military.”-Rep. Ron DeSantis (R)
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With DeSantis running for re-election, it instantly makes him the favorite to win a contested GOP primary race. There are several formidable and capable Republican congressional candidates invested in winning DeSantis’ seat, including Rubio’s former staffer Brandon Patty, state Rep. Fred Costello, and businessman Pat Mooney.