Special Elections

Summary

HB 597 changes Florida law so that when an elected office becomes vacant, the governor must, after consulting the secretary of state and local election supervisors, set the dates for a special primary and a special election within a set timeframe. The bill also gives courts the power to set those dates if the governor does not act, and removes the ability of legislative leaders to waive the timing rules. It aims to reduce the time seats remain empty and ensure voters are represented.

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