Gov. Ron DeSantis may get a chance to appoint up to 25 additional judges in his final year in office if the Florida Legislature goes along with a new request from the state Supreme Court.

DeSantis has repeatedly boasted about his efforts to reshape Florida’s judicial branch, including the state Supreme Court. Five of the seven justices on the court were appointed by the Republican governor. The court has made several crucial rulings including one that undid its previous decisions on the right to abortion.

Justice Charles Canady announced this month that he will step down in January to take a position at the University of Florida. DeSantis will get the chance to name Canady’s replacement.

The state Supreme Court on Wednesday certified the need for 13 circuit court judges and 12 count

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