Florida Republicans Repeal “Resign To Run” Law

The Washington Post reports:

Florida lawmakers on Friday cleared the path for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president without resigning as governor, approving the measure as part of a broader elections bill.

The bill, which passed on a party-line vote in the Republican-controlled legislature, stipulates that a rule requiring political candidates already holding office to resign does not apply to anyone running for president or vice president.

Coming ahead of DeSantis’s expected bid for the nation’s highest office, Republicans said the change simply clarified existing state law. Democrats decried it as a carve-out for DeSantis and questioned whether he could effectively govern while campaigning.

Read the full article. DeSantis is expected to formally announce his presidential bid next month when the Florida legislature adjourns for the session.

Florida lawmakers cleared the path for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president without resigning as governor, approving the measure as part of a broader elections bill. https://t.co/r87sJQhS3Z

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 28, 2023

Every single Republican in the @FLSenate who voted in favor of changing Resign to Run should be primaried.

You know who you are. Disgusting, despicable RINOS. https://t.co/SaBOlcoKmt

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 28, 2023

BREAKING:

Florida officially moves to repeal the state’s “resign to run law,” but only for those running for President and VP.

DeSantis thinks being Florida Governor is a consolation prize for failing in his run for President. pic.twitter.com/1byiij8SB9

— Rebekah Jones (@GeoRebekah) April 25, 2023

Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor to run for president under a bill given final approval in by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. https://t.co/h9g8NVn1Fk

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 28, 2023