DeSantis Signs Repeal Of Florida’s Resign-To-Run Law

May 24, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Florida Politics reports:

The same day Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his campaign for President, he signed legislation exempting himself from the state’s resign-to-run rule. DeSantis signed an elections package (SB 7050) that includes language allowing Florida elected officials to run for President or Vice President without submitting an irrevocable resignation letter.

This isn’t the first time Florida has changed its resign-to-run law. Former Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill in 2018 that reimposed the requirement. Notably, the bill Scott signed did allow him to serve out his own term for Governor despite his run for U.S. Senator. He was sworn in days after most Senators in 2019 after he won a six-year term.

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.@GovRonDeSantis signs change to resign-to-run law the same day he launches presidential bid

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