Scott Powers
A report published in POLITICO Florida Friday morning says U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the front-runner in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial race, has narrowed a list to nine possible Lieutenant Governor running mates including former VISIT FLORIDA President Ken Lawson and several lawmakers, including state Sen. Debbie Mayfield.
The report states that POLITICO received the list from anonymous sources, which the news service identifies as “two top Republicans connected to the campaign.”
In addition to Lawson and Mayfield, the report lists state Reps. Bob Cortes, Heather Fitzenhagen, Jeanette Nuñez, and Scott Plakon; Kissimmee City Commissioner Wanda Rentas; Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Laurel Lee, and Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams as being on DeSantis’ list.
POLITICO reports that DeSantis might name his running mate before the Aug. 28 primary, which he is heading toward with a double-digit polls lead over rival Republican Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.
