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Florida’s controversial election crimes and security office can’t seem to fill its job vacancies but hires a self-described former Republican political operative as its Assistant Director.

Florida’s controversial election crimes and security office can’t seem to fill its job vacancies but hires a self-described former Republican political operative as its Assistant Director.

Secretary of State Cord Byrd outlined $3.15 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which was created last year and is staffed by five people.

Secretary of State Cord Byrd outlined $3.15 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which was created last year and is staffed by five people.

The governor's much touted election crimes and security unit can't find people to hire, and its biggest case is a big mess, writes Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet.

The governor's much touted election crimes and security unit can't find people to hire, and its biggest case is a big mess, writes Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet.

Gov. DeSantis' influence permeated all aspects of state government this year.

The move is the second, high-profile move by the Election Crimes office. It was created by Legislature at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging.

The move is the second, high-profile move by the Election Crimes office. It was created by Legislature at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging.

The Florida governor has made a show of going after former felons on illegal voting charges.