Florida Republicans seek to ease DeSantis' path to 2024 presidential bid.
TL;DR
A Republican Florida state senator has filed an amendment to an elections bill that could eliminate the "resign-to-run" law's requirement for public officials seeking the office of President or Vice President of the United States. The amendment would take effect on July 1 if passed. Governor Ron DeSantis, who is currently on an international business trade mission, has not yet announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.
Topics:nationpolitics#2024-presidential-election#elections-bill#florida#politics#resign-to-run-law#ron-desantis
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