Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is balancing between many Republicans who distrust voting systems and reassuring Florida voters that elections can be trusted.
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Candidate files lawsuit to force Gov. DeSantis to call special election in Palm Beach Co.
In Hillsborough County, the ACLU of Florida recently filed a similar lawsuit against the governor for failing to call a special election to fill the vacant State Senate District 14 seat, which opened when Sen. Jay Collins was appointed lieutenant governor. Residents there have been without representation for weeks.
The Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration have made a series of changes to the election system in recent years, spurring controversies and legal challenges. Secretary of State Cord Byrd has expressed confidence in the integrity and security of Florida’s election system.
Senate Republicans formally voted for state Sen. Jim Boyd to lead the chamber after the 2026 elections during an Oct. 14 ceremony in the Capitol.
Mailers and door hangers featuring a cartoon “poop” image and bearing the committee’s name began appearing in Loveland neighborhoods in early October.
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