Florida casts itself as elections model, but clashes remain

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Florida casts itself as elections model, but clashes remain

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020 file photo, a poll worker deposits ballots at the official drop box outside the Westchester Regional Library during early voting for the general election in Miami. In a state famous for election night fiascoes, Florida’s smooth handling of the November presidential election is being hailed as a sign it finally got things right. Even so, Florida Republicans are placing new rules on voting by mail, drop boxes and ballot-handling. And that's causing an outcry among Democrats and voting rights advocates. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Surrounded by lawmakers, Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis speaks at the end of a legislative session, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Florida casts itself as elections model, but clashes remain

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020 file photo, a poll worker deposits ballots at the official drop box outside the Westchester Regional Library during early voting for the general election in Miami. In a state famous for election night fiascoes, Florida’s smooth handling of the November presidential election is being hailed as a sign it finally got things right. Even so, Florida Republicans are placing new rules on voting by mail, drop boxes and ballot-handling. And that's causing an outcry among Democrats and voting rights advocates. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)
Surrounded by lawmakers, Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis speaks at the end of a legislative session, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)