DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Latest 2024 Shakeup

Florida governor aims to reset campaign as poll numbers slide
Donors and allies urged him to replace longtime aide Peck

WATCH: Bloomberg’s Wendy Benjaminson and Jordan Fabian discuss Florida Governor and 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis firing his campaign manager a month after resetting his team. Source: Bloomberg

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By Gregory Korte and Nancy Cook

August 8, 2023 at 2:56 PM UTC

Updated on

August 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM UTC

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Ron DeSantis has brought in a new campaign manager, the latest shake-up as he faces intense pressure from donors to challenge former President Donald Trump’s dominance of the Republican presidential field.

James Uthmeier, who will replace Generra Peck, served as chief of staff in the Florida governor’s office. Peck will stay on as chief strategist to the campaign.