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Florida Legislature Approves Bill Allowing State Officeholders to Run for President Without Resigning – What This Means for Future Elections

ByAlki David

Apr 29, 2023

The Florida legislature made a bold move on Friday, passing a bill that would allow state officeholders to run for President of the United States without having to resign from their current post. This controversial bill passed through the state House with a final vote of 76-34 and is now waiting for the governor’s final approval.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is a way to allow Floridians to have a greater say in national politics. By allowing state officeholders to run for president, it will give voters the opportunity to choose a candidate who has already proven their leadership skills and experience in their current position.

However, opponents of the bill argue that it is a power grab by the Republican-controlled legislature, as Florida has a history of having influential state officeholders. Critics believe that this bill will give Florida an unfair advantage in future presidential elections.

Regardless of which side you are on, it’s clear that this bill will have a significant impact on future elections. If the governor approves the bill, Florida could potentially have multiple candidates vying for the presidency while still holding their current positions. This could result in a divided focus and potentially affect the effectiveness of their current duties.

In conclusion, the passing of this bill by the Florida legislature has sparked a significant conversation on the potential impact it could have on future elections. Only time will tell how this new legislation will affect the political landscape. Stay tuned for updates on the governor’s final decision.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.