Florida State Senator Files Amendment to Allow Governor DeSantis to Run for President in 2024

Florida State Senator Travis Hutson filed an amendment Tuesday to a much larger election overhaul bill that could clear the way for Governor Ron DeSantis to launch a campaign for president in 2024. The amendment would “clarify existing law” that someone running for president or vice president would not be hamstrung by state rules that generally stipulate an elected official has to resign their state office in order to run for federal office.

The amendment would change the language of the “resign to run” law so that the resignation requirement would not apply to “Persons seeking the office of President or Vice President of the United States.” This would allow DeSantis to remain in his current position as governor while running for president.

DeSantis has not yet announced his plans for the 2024 presidential election, but the amendment could be seen as a sign that he is seriously considering a run. The amendment was filed by Republican state senator Travis Hutson, who has been a vocal supporter of DeSantis.

The amendment is part of a much larger election overhaul bill that is currently being considered by the state Senate. It is unclear if the amendment will be passed as part of the bill, or if it will be voted on separately. If the amendment is passed, it would make it easier for DeSantis to launch a campaign for president in 2024 without having to resign his current position as governor.