Florida Gov. Rick Scott is the new vice chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
The organization announced Friday that Scott has been elected to the position by his fellow GOP governors. He takes the place of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who resigned from her job after President Donald Trump named her ambassador to the United Nations.
Scott will hold the position for the rest of the year. His selection could put him line to become chairman during the 2018 elections when 38 states, including Florida, will hold elections for new governors. Scott cannot seek a third term because of term limits.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, the current RGA chairman, said Scott will help the group recruit candidates and raise money ahead of the 2018 elections.
Data from the Secretary of the Senate compiled by FiveThirtyEight. (Feb. 23, 2017)
Data from the Secretary of the Senate compiled by FiveThirtyEight. (Feb. 23, 2017)
House Speaker Richard Corcoran discusses how Florida can fix its education system and rid it of "failure factories".
House Speaker Richard Corcoran discusses how Florida can fix its education system and rid it of "failure factories".
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