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Ron DeSantis

Candidate for President

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Name: Ron DeSantis
Political Party: Republican

Background

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.

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Republican Presidential Hopefuls Face Mounting Pressure to Stop Trump in Iowa

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Moms for Liberty Rises as Power Player in GOP Politics After Attacking Schools Over Gender, Race

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Republican Party Set to Encourage Early Voting, Mail Balloting After Years of Opposite Messaging to Voters

 

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