Critics say the change could wrongfully prevent thousands of eligible Floridians from voting over paperwork technicalities
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As judge weighs challenge to voter-fraud law, Floridians lose power at ballot box
For years, voters have used the amendment process to enact popular and major changes in Florida law from environmental regulations to public education, often over the objections of the state’s Republican leaders, who are now on the verge of snuffing out a perennial political thorn in their side.
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State announces no citizens’ initiatives qualified for 2026 ballot, following new law
In the wake of a new state law designed to rein in ballot initiatives, advocates fear Florida could become a blueprint for other states.
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The ‘virtually impossible’ path for citizens’ ballot initiatives in Florida
New ballot initiative restrictions, approved by the Florida Legislature and enforced by state officials, are so strict that advocates say they make the process effectively impossible for grassroots campaigns to navigate.
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One million Floridians won’t have full representation for high-stakes legislative session
The diminished representation comes at a time when lawmakers are expected to weigh sweeping measures to redraw the state’s congressional voting maps and drastically reduce local property tax revenues.
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‘No plans to begin looking for work’: Orlando’s chief assistant state attorney emails staff after Monique Worrell’s election win
A longtime rival of former State Attorney Monique Worrell and current Chief Assistant State Attorney told staff he had “no plans” to look for a different job after Worrell’s re-election.
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Abortion, marijuana amendments fail in Florida 2024 election
The Florida constitutional amendment proposals to legalize recreational marijuana and protect abortion rights both failed.
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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wins re-election over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott won re-election as Florida’s junior senator, beating back a challenge from Democratic former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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Florida votes for former President Donald Trump as nation awaits results
Former President Donald Trump won Florida’s 30 electoral votes Tuesday night in his bid to take back the White House.
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U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean wins reelection in Florida’s 4th Congressional District
Bean will represent the 4th Congressional District, which was redrawn in 2022, for the next two years.