Besides Amy Coney Barrett, Barbara Lagoa is also a strong candidate to fill the SCOTUS vacancy

Amy Coney Barrett of Chicago, the early favorite, and Barbara Lagoa, who is viewed as easier to confirm. The Senate confirmed Lagoa 80-15 last year, so many Democrats have already voted for her. Lagoa is a Cuban American from Florida, and Trump is being told the choice could help him win the state. He said Saturday he’s never met Lagoa.

Lagoa serves as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Prior to becoming a federal judge, she was the first Hispanic woman to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida.

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