Category Archives: Litigation Updates

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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Court Finds Florida’s “Statutory Framework” Unconstitutional-Extends Voter Registration Deadline

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

Federal Northern District Court Judge Mark Walker has entered a temporary restraining order which requires Florida officials to accept voter registrations until 5pm October 12th 2016, which is one day beyond the statutory deadline set by F.S. 95.055. In doing … 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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Court Strictly Construes Absentee Ballots in Florida Election Contest

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

In case of Addie L. Greene, et al. v. Jeff Clemens, et al . the Leon County Circuit Court recently entered a final judgment rejecting an election contest suit which was based upon the failure of the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board to … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Early Voting Plan Approved by Department of Justice

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

Florida and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached an agreement regarding the number of early voting days and hours in the 5 counties still subject to federal review under the Voting Rights Act . In a notice filed in the case of … Continue reading →

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Florida Election Contest Suits Multiply After Primaries

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas D. Shults, Esq.

At least three election contest suits have been filed in Leon County which challenge the outcome of State House and Senate primaries conducted on August 14th.  In Addie L. Greene, et al. v. Jeff Clemens, et al. the unsuccessful candidate in a … Continue reading →

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