- Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis cannot officially run for president while remaining in his post under state law, but state officials may be working to change that.
- A proposed bill listing on the Senate website indicates that “The legislature intends to revise laws relating to elections.”
- While the listing specifies no policies, WESH noted that the legislature previously permitted GOP Govs. Scott and Crist to seek federal office while remaining governor and suggested that an accommodation for DeSantis is likely.
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Run, Ron, Run? FL To Reconsider Election Law Requiring Guv’s Resignation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Largo, Fla. DeSantis was updating residents of the path of Hurricane Ian. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
