Florida state lawmaker entering race to succeed Hastings

Florida state Rep. Bobby DuBose (D) announced Tuesday that he will be entering the race to succeed the late Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.).

Hastings died at the age of 84 earlier this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

DuBose, who is in his fourth term in the state House, is just the latest official to enter what is looking like a crowded race to succeed Hastings.

DuBose is the Democratic Party’s co-leader in the state House. Term limits would prevent him from running for the state House again in 2022, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

“I’ve shown that I can work on issues in tough climates. I’m able to pass legislation,” DuBose said, according to the Sentinel.

A date for the special election to replace Hastings, has not been set by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). In order for DuBose to qualify for the election, he will have to submit a resignation from his current office.