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How Florida Recounts Work
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
Election Law Issues May Come Into Play in Florida in 2016
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 4 – Recounts
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 … Continue reading
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Concerns Over Limited Ballot Audits in Florida
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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Challenges to Absentee Ballot Voter’s Certificate
The outside of an absentee ballot envelope must contain a statutorily mandated statement called a voter certificate. The voter certificate must be signed by the voter with a signature which matches the signature on file at the supervisor’s office. The … Continue reading
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Public Inspection of Ballots
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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