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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks to supporters at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in The Villages, Fla.
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed an elections overhaul that was one of the most-contentious issues of the 2021 legislative session, as opponents immediately filed a lawsuit alleging that the measure is unconstitutional.
DeSantis, who will be on the ballot in 2022 as he seeks a second term as governor, signed the bill (SB 90) on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends” after an event with supporters in West Palm Beach.
Flanked by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez and Republican lawmakers, DeSantis during the television appearance called the bill the “strongest election integrity measures in the country” and said it “keeps us ahead of the curve” after Florida had a smooth 2020 election.
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The new law allows ballot drop boxes at early voting sites and branch offices if the boxes are staffed by employees in the local supervisor of elections office.
This story been updated to show second lawsuit filed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed an elections overhaul that was one of the most-contentious issues of the 2021 legislative session, as opponents immediately filed two lawsuits alleging that the measure is unconstitutional.
DeSantis, who will be on the ballot in 2022 as he seeks a second term as governor, signed the bill (SB 90) on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends” after an event with supporters in West Palm Beach.
/ Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an elections overhaul on May 6, 2021, that was one of the most contentious issues of the 2021 legislative session, as opponents immediately filed two lawsuits alleging that the measure is unconstitutional.
A coalition of opponents contend that the bill violates First Amendment rights and would place an undue burden on the right to vote.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed an elections overhaul that was one of the most contentious issues of the 2021 legislative session, as opponents immediately filed two lawsuits alleging that the measure is unconstitutional.
DeSantis, who will be on the ballot in 2022 as he seeks a second term as governor, signed the bill (SB 90) on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends” after an event with supporters in West Palm Beach.
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Gov. DeSantis signs election bill in West Palm Beach
SB 90 tightens rules for ballot drop boxes and mail-in ballots Share Updated: 8:01 PM EDT May 6, 2021 By News Service of Florida
Gov. DeSantis signs election bill in West Palm Beach
SB 90 tightens rules for ballot drop boxes and mail-in ballots Share Updated: 8:01 PM EDT May 6, 2021
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