The Florida House on Friday gave final approval to a major elections bill that would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to potentially run for president in 2024.
The bill, which DeSantis is expected to sign, reignited a debate that has repeatedly divided lawmakers since the 2020 election, with Republicans arguing the state needs to continue revamping elections laws to prevent wrongdoing and Democrats saying the changes are designed to suppress voting.“There is no more sacred thing than our vote, and in this state, when it comes to our elections, we want to be crystal clear: It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat,” Rep.
Democrats said the Legislature should not make an exception to the law to help DeSantis. As an example, some state lawmakers in the past have needed to submit their resignations to run in special elections for congressional seats. Rep. Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, said he hopes the bill will help make “a path forward maybe a little bit more clear” as DeSantis decides whether to run for president.
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