DeSantis introduces Florida election bill, partially repealing ‘resign to run’ law.

Governor DeSantis May Repeal “Resign to Run” Provision

Gov.
Ron DeSantis
(R-FL) has yet to sign an
election bill into law that includes an
amendment partially repealing the state’s “resign to run” provision.

The amendment would allow him to remain the governor of Florida when he announces his
2024
presidential bid, which he is widely expected to do Wednesday.

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Senate Bill 7050 includes various provisions regarding elections in the
Sunshine State, but the resign to run amendment, which was added to the bill late in the process, would get rid of the
requirement that state officeholders have to resign if they run for president or vice president.

Florida law concerning resign to run has changed multiple times in recent decades. The provision was repealed in
2008 when then-GOP Gov. Charlie Crist was on the short list to be GOP presidential nominee John McCain’s running
mate. The law was reinstated in a 2018 election bill, which then-GOP Gov. Rick Scott signed.

The bill was passed by the
Florida House
76-34 and
Florida Senate
28-12 last month but was not presented to DeSantis until Tuesday.

DeSantis’s office confirmed it received the election bill, along with 37 other bills, from the state legislature
on Tuesday. He will have until June 7 to act on the election bill.

Once DeSantis signs the bill, it will be the latest sign of the Florida governor’s looming presidential campaign,
which will
reportedly be announced
on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday night.

DeSantis’s team
launched a video Tuesday night
hinting at the expected presidential run, featuring a video of him walking toward a stage with narration
describing America as being “worth the fight.”

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He is expected to formally launch his campaign with an event in his hometown of Dunedin, Florida, next week.

DeSantis vs. Trump

The Florida governor has been consistently placing second behind former President
Donald Trump
in GOP primary polling but is widely seen as the top rival to Trump.

What Does This Mean for DeSantis’s Presidential Campaign?

With the potential repeal of the “resign to run” provision, DeSantis can continue to serve as governor while
running for president. This move is seen as a strategic advantage for DeSantis, who is expected to announce his
presidential bid on Wednesday night. Stay tuned for updates on DeSantis’s campaign.

Key Takeaways

• Governor DeSantis may repeal the “resign to run” provision in Florida.
• This move would allow DeSantis to remain governor while running for president in 2024.
• The bill has been passed by the Florida House and Senate and is awaiting DeSantis’s signature.
• DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential bid on Wednesday night.
• DeSantis is seen as a top rival to former President Donald Trump in GOP primary polling.