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How Florida Recounts Work

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Because there may be several statewide recounts as a result of the 2018 Midterm Election, now is probably a good time to review how the Florida recount process works. After all the ballots are initially counted, if the vote spread … Continue reading →

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Federal Court: Florida Election Statute “Illogical, Irrational and Patently Bizarre” Orders State to Allow Correction of Mismatched Signature Ballots

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Florida Northern U.S. District Court Judge Mark Walker has entered another order in a case initiated by the Florida Democratic Party against the State.  In an Order Granting Preliminary Injunction, the Court found that “[i]t is illogical, irrational and patently bizarre for … Continue reading →

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Election Law Issues May Come Into Play in Florida in 2016

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Florida election law could once again take center stage in the days following the 2016 election. With that possibility in mind, let’s examine several issues that may come into play this year on the state and local level.  Voter Challenges … Continue reading →

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Miami-Dade Court Rejects Claim that Anti-Ballot Brokering Ordinance is Unconstitutional

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

A Miami-Dade county court has rejected a claim that an anti-ballot brokering ordinance is unconstitutional. In State v. Robaina, the defendant was charged with having more than two completed absentee ballots in his possession. The defendant moved to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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Florida Grand Jury Urges Change in Laws to Prevent Absentee Voter Fraud

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

The Miami-Dade County Grand Jury has issued a final report urging changes in Florida law to prevent absentee ballot voter fraud and to expand early voting periods. Among other points the report recommends that all absentee voter signatures be witnessed by … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of Florida Absentee Ballots are Dead on Arrival

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

As this story illustrates, hundreds if not thousands of Florida absentee ballots will not be counted this year because the voter forgot to sign the certificate on the outside of the ballot mailing envelope. F.S. 101.68(2)(c)1. mandates that “[a]n absentee … Continue reading →

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