"Florida GOP Passes Bill Allowing DeSantis to Run for President as Governor"

The Florida House has passed a bill that would allow Governor Ron DeSantis to remain in office if he runs for president in 2024. The bill creates an exception to the state's election law, which requires officials to step down from their positions once they become candidates. Democrats have criticized the bill as a way to ensure DeSantis can remain as governor while running for president, while Republicans argue it is needed to streamline elections and eliminate ambiguity. The law would also place additional restrictions on mail-in ballots and place the responsibility for determining voter eligibility on the voter.