Tag: Florida Secretary of State

DeSantis Names Attorney Cord Byrd Florida Secretary of State

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis has named state Representative Cord Byrd as Florida’s new secretary of state, calling him a “staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship, and the de-platforming of political candidates.” “Cord Byrd has been an ally of freedom and democracy in the Florida Legislature, and I am…


Florida Secretary of State Resigns

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 12, the governor’s office said. It is effective May 16. Lee did not specify a reason for her resignation, but thanked the governor for the confidence he placed in her and said it has been “her honor”…