James Uthmeier
Governor DeSantis’s chief of staff, James Uthmeier, has emerged as a strong contender for the Senate appointment. Known for his loyalty and close ties to the governor, Uthmeier has played a key role in advancing DeSantis’s agenda and has a reputation as a trusted, effective policy strategist. His appointment would reflect a continuity of DeSantis’s conservative legislative priorities in the U.S. Senate.