The Senate and House on Tuesday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent doctors from offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors and expand a law restricting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Orders Special Elections For House Districts 118 And 35

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Orders 23-140 and 23-141 (Special Election – House District 35 and 118), ordering a special election for two Florida House Districts.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Orders 23-140 and 23-141 (Special Election – House Districts 35 and 118), ordering a special election for two Florida House Districts.

Last month, Representative Fred Hawkins resigned from his position, creating a vacancy in the State Legislature.

By issuing an order for a special election in the district, DeSantis has set the dates of November 7, 2023, for the primary election and January 16, 2024, for the general election.

Also, DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-141 (Special Election – House District 118), ordering a special election for Florida House District 118.

In the news: Lawsuit Filed To Spur Special Election After Appointment By Florida Gov. DeSantis

Last month, Representative Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin resigned from his position, creating a vacancy in the State Legislature.

By issuing an order for a special election in the district, Governor DeSantis has set the dates of October 3, 2023, for the primary election and December 5, 2023, for the general election.

Android Users, Click To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter. Signup for our free newsletter. 

We can’t do this without your help; visit our GiveSendGo page and donate any dollar amount; every penny helps.

Advertisement
Login To Facebook To Comment
Share This: