DeSantis replaces campaign manager with chief of staff in latest staffing shakeup

MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager with one of his most trusted advisers, his gubernatorial office Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, according to two people familiar with the decision. Generra Peck, who managed DeSantis’ blowout 2022 reelection bid before being tapped to lead his presidential campaign, will remain on the governor’s team as chief strategist. David Polyansky, a veteran Republican operative who has been advising the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, is moving to the campaign as deputy campaign manager. The staffing moves were first reported on ...