Elections

Words such as "viability" and "health care provider" may need clarifying if voters approve Amendment 4. Some legal experts say this could lead to broad interpretations; others say these are defined legal terms.

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Attorney General Ashley Moody appealed a federal judge’s decision blocking part of a 2023 Florida elections law that placed new restrictions on voter-registration groups.

Florida supervisors of elections are pushing back on a rule proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to update standards for determining voters' intent on ballots, saying the proposal includes "inconsistencies" that could lead to problems for county canvassing boards.

Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups. Advocates are finding it difficult to adapt as they try to register and educate potential voters with just months to go before this year's presidential election.

The judge issued a permanent injunction against the part that targeted non-citizens, saying it violated the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss a proposed federal bill to lower property insurance rates, concerns on Capitol Hill over Citizens, possible changes in real estate commissions and its effect on Florida realtors, this week's elections, an update on the turmoil in Haiti and its impact in Florida, why some state universities are giving students more time to decide, and March Madness meets spring training.

The governor appointed Glen Gilzean on Monday as elections supervisor in Orange County, one of Florida’s most reliable sources of Democratic votes.

Saying he "appears to have a closed mind," the state has asked a federal judge to exit a case about the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida elections law.

Under the proposal, constitutional amendments would need support from 66.67 percent of voters to pass, up from the current 60 percent.

The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation is Feb. 20. If you would like to change your party affiliation for future elections, Florida requires you to change it 29 days before an election day.

Republicans continue to be doubtful about votes being counted accurately in primaries and beyond. a poll from AP-NORC shows. In contrast, most Democrats have high confidence about vote counts.

Starting immediately, the almost 10,000 volunteers who have helped gather signatures to protect the right to abortions will begin to focus on the next phase: Convincing people to actually show up and vote next November.