Lawmakers seek to end approach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has used in delaying special elections

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Since taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken two different approaches when a member of Congress or the Florida Legislature resigns or dies. Sometimes he acts speedily to call a special election to fill the vacancy and get a replacement in office quickly, especially if it’s a district in which voters are likely to elect a Republican. In other cases he takes his time, ...