Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is Playing a Substantial Role in Local Elections

I’m very happy that our great Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken such an active role in local elections.  As you know, he has endorsed Rick Nolte for Polk County School Board.

Florida’s primary election a referendum on DeSantis after governor gets heavily involved

Zac Anderson • USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA

Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t on the Aug. 23 primary ballot, but many of his endorsed candidates are, and he’s taking significant steps to help them, making the election partly a referendum on Florida’s chief executive.

Former President Donald Trump has worked to transform the political landscape and build a loyal bench of supporters by endorsing in a wide range of races and traveling the country to boost those candidates.

DeSantis is emulating that strategy in Florida. He has endorsed in at least 34 races and, like Trump, is following through with campaign help for his preferred candidates, including holding rallies for them, paying for advertising and donating directly to their campaigns.

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“This governor is extremely popular with the grassroots and rank-and-file Republicans and those primary voters look for his opinion on people to vote for,” said Leon County GOP Chair and Florida GOP chairman of chairs Evan Power. “I think he’s used that power to push for active conservatives who share his view of Florida. It’s something Republicans have wanted for a long time, Republicans who are willing to fight for a conservative agenda.”

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