DeSantis picks Rep. Jeanette Nuñez as running mate

Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Ron DeSantis announced Rep. Jeanette Nuñez as his running mate Wednesday.

Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen told WINK News she was at dinner Wednesday night with the nominee and congratulated him on his choice.

Nuñez is a Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives, and has held the seat since 2012.

Nuñez represents a majority of Miami-Dade county, but she is unable to run for reelection in 2018 due to term limits.

Trust WINK News for more information as details become available.

.@RepFitzenhagen tells me she had dinner with @RonDeSantisFL tonight and congratulated him on picking @RepJNunez as his running mate. She says Nuñez is “fantastic” and calls her a “great choice” pic.twitter.com/61DKh7u5IM

— Oliver Redsten (@OliverRedsten) September 6, 2018