Fla. passes bill allowing DeSantis to remain governor during presidential run – By Matt Bernardini (UPI) / April 29, 2023
April 29 (UPI) — Florida Republicans have approved state election law changes allowing Ron DeSantis to remain as governor while also running for U.S. president.
Previous Florida law said that anyone running for another office must step down from their current position. However, the new bill creates an exception for state officials running for president or vice president.
The law passed the House 76-34 on a party-line vote on Friday after passing the state Senate also along party lines on Wednesday, 28-12. The bill now heads to DeSantis’ desk for his signature.
Many have expected the Florida governor to announce that he is running for president, although he has not done so yet.
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