POLITICS

Gov. Scott recuses himself from state's Elections Canvassing Commission

Governor Rick Scott said in a tweet that he will be recusing himself from the state's Election Canvassing Commission as he did in 2014.

Author: WTLV Staff

Published: 12:54 PM EST November 14, 2018

Updated: 12:54 PM EST November 14, 2018

Governor Rick Scott said in a tweet that he will be recusing himself from the state's Election Canvassing Commission as he did in 2014.

I recused myself from certifying results on the Elections Canvassing Commission in 2014, and I will do so again this year. This is nothing new. Bill Nelson is confused and doesn’t even know how Florida works- I have no role in supervising/ overseeing the ongoing recount process.
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) November 14, 2018