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Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot

Kennedy’s name is poised to appear as a presidential candidate for Florida voters in November.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Freedom Fest at the Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas on July 12. [ DANIEL JACOBI II | Las Vegas Review-Journal ]

Lawrence MowerTimes staff

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Lawrence Mower is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering politics and the state capitol. Reach him at lmower@tampabay.com.

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