DeSantis allows more election flexibility in counties devastated by Hurricane Helene

[RandySF]

ALLAHASSEE — Responding to a request for flexibility in storm-ravaged areas, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing election changes in 10 counties trying to recover from Hurricane Helene.

DeSantis’ order allows supervisors of elections in heavily damaged areas to make changes to early voting sites and to set up consolidated voting centers where people can cast ballots. The order also loosens restrictions on requests for mail-in ballots and allows state employees to take paid administrative leave to serve as poll workers on Election Day.

The governor’s action came as supervisors throughout the state are mailing ballots to voters for the Nov. 5 election.

DeSantis announced the order while visiting Anna Maria, one of the Gulf Coast communities where the massive storm caused widespread flooding. The order will allow elections supervisors to make changes in Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Taylor counties.




https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/03/desantis-allows-more-election-flexibility-in-counties-devastated-by-hurricane-helene/

[Walleye]

1. Of course it's OK when a Republican does it. They've been suing Pennsylvania since 2020.