Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate. 

"Today I am proud to announce that I am selecting our Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as our next U.S. senator," DeSantis said during a press conference.

He said he wanted an individual with a proven record to fight for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda on immigration, the economy and the America First agenda.

Trump appointed Rubio to serve as secretary of state under his administration, leading DeSantis to have to appoint someone else. 

Since the House has such a slim GOP majority, DeSantis didn't choose an active member of the House. 

Florida Rep. Cory Mills is also planning a run for the Senate in 2026 even if he isn't appointed by DeSantis. Over the weekend, he said his "hat is going to be thrown in the ring."