(CNN) Florida Republican Gov. More on Voting Rights Republican state lawmakers are looking to empower partisan poll watchers, setting off alarms about potential voter intimidation. "Me signing this bill says: Florida, your vote counts, your vote is going to be cast with integrity and transparency and this is a great place for democracy," DeSantis said after signing the bill. Ron Desantis holds up the voting bill after signing it on Fox News live. Some of the restrictions created by the bill, Senate Bill 90, also include expanding partisan observation power during ballot tabulation and creating additional restrictions for drop box use.

Source: CNN May 06, 2021 13:15 UTC