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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Governor: Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee to resign

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee is resigning her post as the state's top election official, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office said Thursday.

In a resignation letter, Lee, a Republican, said she would step down Monday and thanked the governor, who appointed her in 2019. Her letter did not specify a reason for leaving but news outlets have reported that she is considering a run for Congress.

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