For immediate release
November 6, 2023
Contact: Nick Tomboulides, U.S. Term Limits
Phone: (646) 704-2466
Email: ntomboulides@termlimits.com
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs U.S. Term Limits Pledge
Click here to view Gov. DeSantis’ signed term limits pledge.
U.S. Term Limits is proud to announce that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the leading candidates for president, has signed the U.S. Term Limits Presidential Pledge. By signing, DeSantis pledges that “as president of the United States, I will champion congressional passage and state ratification of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would set a (2) two term limit on service in the Senate and a (3) three term limit on service in the House.”
DeSantis becomes the third major presidential candidate to sign the pledge, joining Governor Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. While the president has no official role in the process of passing a constitutional amendment for term limits, he or she can use the great influence of the office to help get the amendment passed.
“We commend Governor DeSantis for making this commitment to the American people. Electing a president who supports term limits would have a game-changing impact on this movement,” said Nick Tomboulides, Executive Director of U.S. Term Limits. “Wielding a pulpit like no other, the president can exert pressure on Congress and the states to do the right thing. Gridlock in Congress on a term limits amendment – which requires a two-thirds vote – is much more likely to subside if the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is on board.”
According to a 2023 survey from Pew Research, congressional term limits is the most popular and bipartisan policy idea in America with 87% support from the public. Despite these high numbers, members of Congress selfishly refuse to vote for a term limits amendment.
For his part, Governor DeSantis has an extensive track record of advocating for term limits. While serving in Congress, he was the lead sponsor of the U.S. Term Limits Amendment. As Governor, he signed a law creating 8-year term limits for all Florida school board members – one of the last offices in the state which still had life tenure.
“In contrast to most politicians who only talk a good game on this issue, Gov. DeSantis has been a genuine leader on term limits for many years,” Tomboulides added. “We have confidence that term limits will be pursued enthusiastically with a President DeSantis at the helm.”
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U.S. Term Limits is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advocating solely on term limits. Our mission is to improve the quality of government with a citizen legislature that closely reflects its constituency and is responsive to the needs of the people it serves. U.S. Term Limits does not require a self-limit on individuals. Our aim is to limit the terms of all members of Congress as an institution. Find out more at termlimits.org.
*U.S. Term Limits does not endorse candidates. Candidates who sign the pledge endorse term limits.