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Ron DeSantis
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B+
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: C
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
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Regulations
Grade: B-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A
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Education
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Healthcare
Grade: B+
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Local and National Security
Grade: A
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
An analysis of DeSantis’ record on free speech and elections shows an outstanding commitment to limited government principles. As Governor, DeSantis signed legislation to strengthen free speech on college campuses. Additionally, he signed multiple election integrity measures into law including the establishment of a new state office to investigate election fraud, and a measure to combat ballot harvesting.
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+3
SB 4-B Statewide Prosecutor (2023)
Signed a Bill Increasing Election Integrity by Strengthening the Ability of the State to Prosecute Election-Related Crimes.
+3
SB 524 Election Administration (2022)
Signed a Bill Strengthening Election Integrity by Establishing an Office of Election Crimes to Investigate Election Fraud.
+4
Signed a Bill Strengthening Election Integrity by Prohibiting Ballot Harvesting, Securing Drop-Boxes and Multiple Other Reforms to Combat Vote Fraud.
+2
HB 233 Postsecondary Education (2021)
Signed a Bill Strengthening Free Speech on College Campuses by Protecting Free Expressive Activity.
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