ACLU, Ron DeSantis and Florida

ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
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.
ACLU of Florida sues Gov. DeSantis over special election delays for legislative seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the ACLU of Florida alleges in a new lawsuit.
ACLU files lawsuit demanding Ron DeSantis call Special Elections in SD 19, HD 3
The ACLU of Florida filed the lawsuit on behalf of Navarre resident Christina Forrest and Palm Bay resident Janet Laimont.
ACLU sues to force DeSantis to call special elections for state House, Senate seats in Brevard, Panhandle
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.
Why the rush? Florida legislators not sold on DeSantis’ call for a special session
Two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wanted the Florida Legislature to call a special session to be “prepared to act” on immigration and tackle soaring condominium assessments lawmakers on both side of the aisle are questioning why the rush.
'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,
Byron Donalds hires pollster as Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial speculation grows
The 2026 gubernatorial Florida election could be heating up early, as a recent hiring by Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-FL) campaign ...
Matt Gaetz mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he is "reviewing the opportunity" of ...
How Evan Power’s grassroots strategy drives GOP success in Florida
Evan Power is anticipated to be reelected GOP chair following successful efforts that solidified the GOP's dominance in ...
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Mayor’s job, 2 City Commission seats at stake in Coral Gables election
Wells is the current Vice Chair of the Coral Gables Charter Review Committee and a regular speaker at City Commission ...
Key elections to watch in 2025
In the past, elections that occur the year after a presidential race have often presented opportunities for the party that ...
Venezuelan community in Florida protests against President Nicolás Maduro
People have been protesting on the eve of President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration. Friday will mark his third term in office.
New Orange elections chief seeks return of millions Gilzean gave to nonprofits
Karen Castor Dentel needs the money to fill a big hole in her office budget, which has forced Orange County to step in to pay ...
Trump’s Florida men and women: The Sunshine State’s influence is already being felt in Washington
Political punditry cognoscenti let out a collective gasp when, a month out from Election Day 2024, a top-tier polling outfit ...