Florida’s Parental Rights Bill Sponsor to Be Replaced in Special Election

Florida state Rep. Joe Harding, a Republican, speaks about the successful passage of his Parental Rights in Education bill in Gainesville, Fla. on Sep. 27, 2022. The Epoch Times

Florida state Rep. Joe Harding, the Republican who sponsored the Parental Rights in Education bill, will be replaced in a special election in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Dec. 21.

The special election to fill Harding’s seat has been scheduled for March 7, 2023, and the general election for May 16, 2023.