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Florida Republicans pass bill allowing DeSantis to run for president and remain governor

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Florida Republicans have approved state election law changes that would allow Ron DeSantis to remain as governor while also running for U.S. president.

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  1. Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

  2. Florida state Republicans try to change "resign-to-run" law ahead of possible DeSantis 2024 bid

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Newest

    Florida Republicans pass bill allowing DeSantis to run for president and remain governor

    Headline from UPI ·

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  1. Washington Times

    Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to Ron DeSantis White House bid (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.

  2. Insider

    As Trump attacks DeSantis over his travel, Florida allies prepare to change the law so the governor can stay in his role while running for president (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Under Florida law, DeSantis may have to give up his spot as governor to run for president. The Florida legislature is about to change that.

  3. Newsweek

    Florida bill would allow DeSantis to run in 2024 without resigning (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Elected officials in Florida are currently required to resign from their station when running for a new position, up to and including the presidency.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Florida Lawmaker Proposes Amendment To Clarify Resign To Run, Opens Door For Ron DeSantis (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A GOP Florida lawmaker proposed an amendment to a shell bill Tuesday that would clarify the resign-to-run law that hinders Gov. Ron DeSantis from running for president.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to...

  6. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida GOP Set to Remove Legal Hurdle to DeSantis White House Bid (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office. The proposal filed on Tuesday would exempt presidential candidates from Florida’s so-called resign to run law, which prohibits elected officials from qualifying as a…

  7. Washington Examiner

    Florida legislature to consider proposal that would allow DeSantis to launch 2024 bid (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Florida's legislature is set to consider an amendment Wednesday that would clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to run for president in 2024.

  8. CBS News

    Florida state Republicans try to change "resign-to-run" law ahead of possible DeSantis 2024 bid (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Under current law, Gov. Ron DeSantis would have to resign his office, effective on Inauguration Day in 2025, even if he does not win the presidency.

  9. Fox News

    Florida lawmakers to clear path for DeSantis to run for president without resigning as governor (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Florida Senate is expected to clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary without having to resign as governor.

  10. Politico

    Florida GOP lawmakers ready move allowing DeSantis to run for president without resigning (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    With time running out on this year’s annual session, Senate Republicans will add the provision to a sweeping elections bill.

  11. Townhall

    FL Senate Passes Bill That Would Allow DeSantis to Remain Governor While Running for President (opens Townhall)

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  12. Hot Air

    Florida Senate passes bill clearing way for DeSantis run (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    JUST IN: The Florida Senate passes the elections overhaul bill 28-12 It includes the change to Florida's resign-to-run law — Lydia Nusbaum (@LydiaNusbaum) April 26, 2023...

  13. Politico

    Florida Legislature passes bill allowing DeSantis to run for president as governor (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The move by GOP legislators comes shortly before the governor is expected to jump into the race for president in the next few weeks.

  14. CBS News

    Florida GOP lawmakers clear path for DeSantis to run for president without resigning (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "I can't think of a better training ground than the state of Florida for a future commander in chief," Republican state Rep. Tyler Sirois

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor to run for president under a bill approved by GOP-dominated state Legislature.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Florida Legislature Clears Path For Ron DeSantis To Run For President (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Florida's Legislature passed an elections bill including an amendment clarifying the resign-to-run law, opening the door for Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential run.

  17. Washington Times

    Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday in by the GOP-dominated state Legislature.

  18. Forbes

    Florida Legislature Passes Law Allowing DeSantis To Run For President Without Resigning (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    DeSantis told reporters on Thursday he has not made a final decision about running for president.

  19. Vox

    The Florida legislature is working for Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    This legislative session has been all about Ron DeSantis.

  20. New York Post

    Florida House passes law that would allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida lawmakers passed an election reform bill on Friday that would allow Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024 without resigning from the governorship. The change to the Sun…

  21. Newsweek

    Florida GOP paves the way to help Ron DeSantis challenge Trump (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    House Republicans approved a bill amending the state's Resign to Run law, permitting the governor to maintain his post while launching a presidential bid.

  22. Fox News

    Florida passes bill allowing DeSantis to run for president without resigning (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Florida legislature passed final approval Friday for a bill that would allow the state governor to run for president without resigning from his current office.

  23. Breitbart News

    FL Legislature Clears Path for DeSantis to Run for President (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Florida lawmakers carved out an exemption to the state’s resign-to-run law that would allow DeSantis to run for president without resigning.

  24. UPI

    Florida Republicans pass bill allowing DeSantis to run for president and remain governor (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Florida Republicans have approved state election law changes that would allow Ron DeSantis to remain as governor while also running for U.S. president.

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