Tag: Resign-to-Run law

Florida Legislature Begins Clearing DeSantis’s Path to Candidacy

A Florida Senate bill filed late Thursday—as news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in Manhattan broke—is, in fact, the “resign-to-run” bill that will permit Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep his post if he runs for president. Under current state law, DeSantis would have to resign his post—effective later but irrevocably—if he qualifies to run…


In Midst of Trump Indictment, Florida Legislature Filed Bill to Permit DeSantis to Run for President

A Florida Senate bill filed on Thursday at 6:08 p.m.—minutes after news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in Manhattan broke—is the “resign-to-run” bill that would permit Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep his post if he runs for president. Under current state law, DeSantis would have to resign his post—effective later but irrevocably—if he qualifies…