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DeSantis has his way as Democrats struggle – again

Florida election winners and losers: DeSantis has his way as Democrats struggle – again

Democrats fell far short of their Election Day goals, while Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed victory over abortion and marijuana amendments.

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

One of two Democratic state attorneys in Florida who Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis removed from office in what opponents say were political moves won back their old job from voters.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Abortion-rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 4 other states

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans, while Florida defeated a similar constitutional amendment, leaving in place a law barring most abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy.

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida

MSNBC on MSN · 23h

DeSantis-opposed Florida weed measure fails to get 60% voter approval

The results were a mixed bag, including in Florida, where a majority of voters wanted to legalize recreational marijuana but couldn’t reach the state’s required 60% threshold.A Pew Research Center analysis from earlier this year found that 54% of Americans live in states with legal recreational use of marijuana,

Wyoming News · 1d

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments

A costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage. The amendment was one of several high-profile marijuana measures being considered

Times Union · 1d

Alert: Florida voters reject ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state’s constitution

Florida voters reject ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state’s constitution. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?

Florida, Supreme Court

Yahoo · 1d

Voters retain two DeSantis-appointed justices on Florida Supreme Court

Florida voters Tuesday night retained two justices of the state Supreme Court. Justice Renatha Francis drew slightly more than 63% support and Justice Meredith Sasso more than 62% on the simple question of whether they should continue to serve on the state’s highest court.

Miami Herald on MSN · 1d

Voters retain two Florida justices who tried to keep abortion, marijuana off ballot

The two Florida Supreme Court justices who were against putting the abortion and marijuana amendments on the November ballot were retained by two-thirds of the state’s voters. After statewide votes were tallied Tuesday,

YAHOO!News · 1d

Election results: Did any Florida judges not get retained? Who are the Supreme Court justices?

Two state Supreme Court judges and 23 District Court judges were up for retention on Election Day. How did they do?

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DeSantis floats Florida surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo as candidate for Trump's HHS secretary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advocating for President-elect Donald Trump to tap Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo for the ...

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Gov. DeSantis picks Alexis A. Lambert as Department of Environmental Protection Secretary

Lambert, an alumna of Mercer University, will move over from the Division of Bond Finance, where she has been Chief of Staff ...

Can DeSantis run for Florida governor again in 2026? What to know about term limits

DeSantis was first elected in 2018 and began his term in office on Jan. 8, 2019. He was re-elected by a landslide in 2022. He ...

DeSantis a 'Big Part' of Republicans Flipping Florida, Fox Host Says

Former President Donald Trump easily won Florida, once a swing state, for a third consecutive time on Tuesday night.

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Head of Florida environmental agency to step down

The departure comes after the agency came under fire in August about plans to develop nine state parks with golf courses, 350-room hotels and pickleball courts.

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Millions in Florida taxpayer cash fuel DeSantis' ad war on pot, abortion amendments

If the measures pass, DeSantis’ influence could take a hit heading into his final two years leading Florida. He's ...

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DeSantis wants to see Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo head U.S. health agency

DeSantis hired Ladapo, who had been on the medical school faculty of the University of California at Los Angeles, to take over Florida’s Department of Health in September 2021. The DOH secretary ...

Rolling Stone on MSN1d

DeSantis’ Dirty Tricks Pay Off as Florida Abortion Measure Fails

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expended huge amounts of effort and political capital in an effort to tank the measure, after ...

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Florida’s referendum to legalize recreational marijuana falls short in win for opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis

A push in Florida to legalize recreational marijuana is projected to fall short — in a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis who’s railed ...

FOX News on MSN1d

DeSantis claims victory over Florida abortion, marijuana amendments as supporters celebrate: 'Praise God'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Tuesday that an amendment that would have created a constitutional right to abortion and ...

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