Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tampa Election Law Hearing

January 27, 2012
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The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights conducted a field hearing in Tampa today on Florida’s 2011 election law changes.  The Subcommittee’s webpage has the printed witness testimony (links on the right side of the subcommittee page).   The Tampa Bay Times and Bay News 9 (video) provide local...

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Early voting locations and hours

January 23, 2012
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With the Presidential Preference Primary on January 31st (plus many local elections on the same ballot) – the State has posted a list of all early voting sites and hours.

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Senate Hearing in Tampa – January 27th at 1PM

January 20, 2012
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The Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights has announced a field hearing entitled “New State Voting Laws II: Protecting the Right to Vote in the Sunshine State” to be held Friday, January 27th at 1pm at the Hillsborough County George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa,...

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Can Democrats vote on January 31st? It depends on where you live.

January 4, 2012
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Florida is a “Closed Primary” state, meaning only voters who are registered members of the political party holding a primary election can vote in that primary election.  Some cities, counties, and special districts, however, are also using the Presidential Preference Primary date to conduct other elections, such as referendums and other ballot measures.  For...

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