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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.

USA Today · 1d

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.

Washington Examiner · 1d

Florida prosecutor removed by DeSantis loses reelection bid

Lopez was appointed to the position in August 2022 after DeSantis suspended Warren, a progressive prosecutor refusing to enforce abortion laws.

MSNBC Host Rages At Ron DeSantis

IJR · 1d

‘Openly Fascist’: MSNBC Host Rages At Ron DeSantis After Florida Abortion Amendment Fails

MSNBC host Joy Reid raged at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida Tuesday night after a ballot measure to loosen

YAHOO!News · 7h

Florida’s abortion amendment fails — here’s why

The state previously had a 15-week ban, but the six-week ban took effect in May. Florida’s ban has effectively shut off abortion access in the South, where neighboring states already enforce near-total abortion bans or severe restrictions. Abortion rights advocates were hoping to change that, and spent nearly $100 million on the effort.

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 1d

MSNBC Host Rages At Ron DeSantis After Florida Abortion Amendment Fails

MSNBC host Joy Reid raged at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida Tuesday night after a ballot measure to loosen restrictions on abortion failed to pass. Florida’s law restricting abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy remains in force after Amendment 4 failed to reach the 60% threshold to be adopted as an amendment to the Florida

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida

New York Post on MSN · 1d

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 against the measure. Amendment 3 needed a 60% supermajority in order to become law. It only received 42.9% of the vote, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

Florida Rejects Marijuana Legalization as Voters Approve Voting Rights

Governor Ron DeSantis argued against marijuana legalization, claiming it would hamper tourism and leave a weed stench in the air.

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

Pot Stocks Dive as Florida Rejects Legalization of Recreational Marijuana

(Reuters) -Shares of pot companies slid on Wednesday after a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Florida failed to get the required majority to pass, even as the firms invested millions in a campaign to tap the lucrative market.

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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 ...

ABC Action News6h

Florida joins the rest of the Deep South as a Republican stronghold

If there was any doubt about Florida being a "red" state after Governor Ron DeSantis' victory in 2022, that doubt was erased Tuesday with a dominating win for Republicans in the Sunshine State.

PBS1d

Florida rejects abortion and marijuana ballot measures as state sees major shift to the right

Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to ...

Florida Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 fails to get enough votes to pass

While the nation is anxiously waiting to see who will be the next president, Florida is watching six constitutional ...

Hosted on MSN11d

Ron DeSantis sees 'massive shift' in Florida's electorate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses early voting and changes in his state's electorate from the past four years on 'One ...

IJR6h

Highly-Contested Abortion Ballot Initiative Fails In Florida, Preserving Six-Week Ban

Floridians rejected a measure to enshrine a constitutional right to abortion Tuesday, retaining the state’s six-week ban.

1don MSN

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 ...

1don MSN

Abortion-rights advocates win in 4 states, clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in Florida

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans in one of four victories Tuesday for abortion rights advocates, while Florida defeated a similar ...

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