US EditionACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for not calling special elections for two legislative seats that became vacant after recent resignations.
- The lawsuit argues that DeSantis's failure to set special election dates will leave voters without representation during the upcoming legislative session.
- The plaintiffs in the case are Christina Forrest and Janet Laimont, who assert their legal right to have the governor schedule special elections.
- The ACLU claims that DeSantis has historically delayed calling special elections, violating a Florida law that mandates timely elections for vacant legislative positions.
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Governor schedules special election following Kelly’s resignation
MONROE, CT --- State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, did not take the oath of office for a new term, because Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate him for a Superior Court judgeship, setting the stage for a special election to fill his vacancy. The 21st District represents Shelton, most of Stratford and parts of Monroe
ACLU sues to force DeSantis to call special elections for state House, Senate seats in Brevard, Panhandle
TALLAHASSEE — Accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty,” the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order DeSantis to set special elections for two legislative seats that opened as part of a political shakeup after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November. Former Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, stepped down from the state House District 3 seat last week, and state Sen. Randy F…
'Troubling and illegal': ACLU sues DeSantis for failing to hold special elections
Florida's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for failing to call special elections for two empty state legislature seats.The ACLU filed its lawsuit Thursday on behalf of voters in Brevard and Santa Rosa counties, according to the organization. The vac...
Lawsuit seeks to push DeSantis to call special elections for Florida Legislature seats
Accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty,” the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order DeSantis to set special elections for two legislative seats that opened as part of a political shakeup after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November.Former Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, stepped down from the state House District 3 seat last week, and state Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard …
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ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation to call special elections for two seats in the state House and Senate. The seats in question were vacated in November by state Rep. Joel Rudman and state Sen. Randy Fine, who resigned to run for two congressional seats that opened up when President-elect Donald Trump named…
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