Category Archives: Ballot inspection

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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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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Timely Issues in Florida Election Law: Topic 3 – Challenges to Absentee Ballot Certificate

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Given the projections for a close presidential race, Florida election law could once again take center stage in the days leading up to and following the election. With that possibility in mind, I will summarize in a series several legal … Continue reading →

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Concerns Over Limited Ballot Audits in Florida

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

In Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections, et al. v. Kurt Browning, et al., the Florida Supreme Court held that a home rule county could require post-election ballot audits under a county charter provision.  As a result of the Sarasota Alliance … Continue reading →

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Public Inspection of Ballots

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

The Florida Public Records Law (F.S. 119.07(5) ) and Election Code (F.S.101.572) treat ballots as public records subject to public inspection and examination upon request.  Any member of the public is entitled to inspect any or all of the ballots, … Continue reading →

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Election Recounts

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Recounts of ballots are triggered in two instances: If the first ballot count reflects that a candidate was defeated or ballot measure approved or rejected by ½ of 1% or less of the votes cast, a machine recount of all … Continue reading →

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