Tag Archives: Florida election disputes

U.S. Senate Will Be Final Judge in Scott v. Nelson Contest

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

While the close senate race in Florida is causing each campaign to sharpen their litigation knives, it is important to remember that ultimately it is the United States Senate, not the courts, that has the power to decide the issue. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Federal Court Denies Request to Block Florida Early Voting Law

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

On September 24, 2012, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered an order denying a request to enjoin the Florida law  passed in 2011 which reduced the number of early voting days. See  F.S. 101.657 (1)(d). … Continue reading →

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