voting /tags/voting-1 voting en-US WLRN Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT Lawsuit claims 'exact match' voter policy in Florida disenfranchises people of color /government-politics/2024-09-18/lawsuit-claims-exact-match-voter-policy-in-florida-disenfranchises-people-of-color The plaintiffs say the problem is particularly acute in Miami-Dade, Broward, Duval, and Orange counties, which have large Black populations. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-18/lawsuit-claims-exact-match-voter-policy-in-florida-disenfranchises-people-of-color Kerry Sheridan 1 million more: Growing Florida GOP tops Democratic voters in political milestone /government-politics/2024-08-12/1-million-more-growing-florida-gop-tops-democratic-voters-in-political-milestone The number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 million on Sunday, a milestone reflecting political shifts in the Sunshine State and the largest margin for the GOP since the late 1980s. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:23:45 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-12/1-million-more-growing-florida-gop-tops-democratic-voters-in-political-milestone Lee Ann Anderson| Fresh Take Florida A lawsuit over Florida's felon voting restrictions has been dropped /government-politics/2024-05-15/florida-lawsuit-felon-voting-restrictions-dropped Plaintiffs dropped a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who complete their sentences. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-15/florida-lawsuit-felon-voting-restrictions-dropped The News Service of Florida What to know about the presidential primary and South Florida elections /elections-coverage/2024-03-18/2024-florida-elections-miami-broward-palm-beach-monroe-voting On Tuesday, March 19, voters in South Florida will get the chance to choose their candidates on various local elections, while those registered Republican can vote in a symbolic presidential primary ballot. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:44:49 GMT /elections-coverage/2024-03-18/2024-florida-elections-miami-broward-palm-beach-monroe-voting Alyssa Ramos What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump leaves his party’s ticket? /government-politics/2024-02-26/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-race Available evidence suggests Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face each other for the presidency in November. So, what happens if one of the major party’s presidential tickets opens up before inauguration day? Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-26/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-race Marta Campabadal Graus | Politifact , Louis Jacobson | PolitiFact Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in Florida's Presidential Preference Primary /government-politics/2024-02-19/register-to-vote-florida-presidential-preference-primary Florida has closed primaries, so voters who miss the deadline can't choose the Republican candidate this cycle. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:14:05 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-19/register-to-vote-florida-presidential-preference-primary Lillian Hernández Caraballo Florida Supreme Court won't speed up a redistricting fight /government-politics/2024-02-13/florida-supreme-court-wont-speed-up-a-redistricting-fight Objecting to an attempt to speed up the case, attorneys for the state argued Friday "there is no reasonable likelihood" the Florida Supreme Court will rule in a congressional redistricting battle in time for the 2024 elections. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-13/florida-supreme-court-wont-speed-up-a-redistricting-fight Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida After-hour drop boxes don't keep Floridians from voting, ruling says /government-politics/2024-02-13/voting-drop-box-restrictions-florida A federal judge says restrictions on after-hour drop boxes may make it inconvenient to return ballots outside business hours, but they don’t keep Floridians from voting. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:10:13 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-13/voting-drop-box-restrictions-florida The Associated Press How to change your party affiliation ahead of an election /government-politics/2024-01-29/change-party-affiliation-election 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. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:45:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-29/change-party-affiliation-election Steven Ponson | Jacksonville Today Florida Senate president opposes a bill proposing mail voting changes /government-politics/2024-01-10/florida-senate-president-opposes-a-bill-proposing-mail-voting-changes The bill would allow mail voting for only certain groups, such as people who would be absent from home counties, people with illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from going to polls and members of the military overseas. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:05:48 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-10/florida-senate-president-opposes-a-bill-proposing-mail-voting-changes News Service of Florida