Question for PI AI: Can Ron DeSantis appoint himself as a Florida Senator to replace Rubio?

I'm a little confused by the answer because it says that DeSantis might want to run for the Senate so I'm not sure he is allowed to appoint himself as a Senator or not. So, it's sort of an Ambiguous  answer.

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Can Ron DeSantis appoint himself as a Florida Senator to replace Rubio?

 

 PI AI:

It looks like there's a lot of speculation and interest around who Ron DeSantis might appoint to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate if Rubio becomes Secretary of State under President-elect Trump.

According to Florida law, the governor has the power to appoint a replacement for a vacant Senate seat, and DeSantis has indicated that he is considering several potential candidates.

Some have suggested that DeSantis might appoint a placeholder who would serve until the term ends and then run for the Senate himself in 2026, while others have suggested that he might appoint someone to serve in the seat for the long term.

One name that has been mentioned as a potential candidate is Lara Trump, the wife of Donald Trump's son Eric. However, DeSantis has not yet indicated who he might appoint, and is reportedly conducting a thorough vetting process before making a decision.