The League of Women Voters of Florida
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major policy issues, and advocating for legislative changes and policies for the public good.
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Legislative Priorities
LWVFL works to advocate for better Florida for all by drafting, supporting and opposing state legislation. Our grassroots membership determines specific legislative goals within various policy issues each year.
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RETURNING CITIZENS
Ending disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions is a priority for the Florida League following the passage of 2018’s Amendment 4.
VOTER SERVICES
Much of LWVFL’s history stems from our work to register, empower and educate voters. We work endlessly to register new voters, host candidate forums and educate the public on various issues.
REDISTRICTING
The League believes congressional districts and government legislative bodies should be apportioned substantially on population. We promote transparent and accountable redistricting processes to end hyper-partisan practices that don’t benefit constituents. We oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering that strips rights away from voters
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LWV of Florida and Other Plaintiffs Issue Statement on First District Court of Appeal Stay in Congressional Map Case
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League of Women Voters of Florida Responds to Congressional Map Appellate Stay
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Judge Sides with League of Women Voters of Florida and Others In Congressional Map Challenge
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League of Women Voters of Florida Responds to Senate Bill 90 Appellate Stay
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Major political and policy issues LWVFL focuses on:
Clean Energy
Gun Safety
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Health Care
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Voters can’t assume they know what the rules are — they’ve changed so much in the last three election cycles. Every voter is like a new voter with all these changes.
➡️ Having the right information could make the difference between having your voice heard or having your voice silenced: bit.ly/3wKHSAN ... See MoreSee Less
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Gun safety advocates don’t expect the Florida Legislature to back off its pro-gun stance, even as the nation’s attention is gripped by yet another horrific mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. ... See MoreSee Less
‘Not expecting much to change.’ Gun control bills ignored in Florida, ‘constitutional carry’ still in play
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The Texas elementary school massacre is putting new scrutiny on a proposal to allow Floridians to carry handguns without a permit.Comment on Facebook
The desire for a state and country free from gun violence is not a partisan issue. America must find the courage to do what’s necessary to keep people safe from gun violence.
➡️ NOW is the time for our senators to act and pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and save Americans from gun violence: bit.ly/3N0AuHr ... See MoreSee Less
14 students, one teacher killed in Texas elementary school shooting
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An 18-year-old suspect was fatally wounded by responding law enforcers, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.Comment on Facebook
Gun control now! This is beyond horrible.
18 students now.
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Voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters of Florida, have now turned to the state Supreme Court to block Governor DeSantis' gerrymandered congressional redistricting plan that would make it harder to elect a Black U.S. House member in North Florida. ... See MoreSee Less
Redistricting wrangling goes to Florida Supreme Court
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Primary elections are Aug. 23.Comment on Facebook
If this court does not squash this blatantly racist, corrupt attempt to suppress Black voters, Florida is lost. Our governor is already scandalously against women's rights, gay rights and this just adds to the list of injustices in this state.
Disantis defines American Fascism. He is the leader of it.
I am not hopeful, but we have to go through the motions.
I am not hopeful that the partisan hacks in black robes will do anything to make this right.
Unfortunately the Floriduh Supreme Court has been packed by little-man wannabe king, so I'm doubtful justice gonna be found there
I've never seen a politician so blatant about his racist, homo/transphobic agenda. Ever. He is an embarrassment to this state and a disgrace to our democracy.
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BREAKING: Florida's First District Court of Appeal has issued a stay and reinstated a gerrymandered congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The organizational Plaintiffs in this case, which includes the League of Women Voters of Florida, issue the following joint statement in response to the court's order.
Black Voters Matter | Equal Ground | Florida Rising ... See MoreSee Less
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As expected. No one reins in these people.
WTH!? We aren't going to have a democracy left when this kind of bullshit is allowed to go through! 🤬
Onward to SCOTUS...
Texas and Florida, two of the fastest-growing states over the last decade, had been expected to gain more congressional seats from the 2020 census than they actually did. Florida gained only one extra seat and Texas only got an extra two.
Florida’s undercount translates into around 750,600 missed residents, and an analysis by Election Data Services shows the Sunshine State needed only around 171,500 more residents to gain an extra seat. ... See MoreSee Less
In Florida, census undercount likely cost an additional congressional seat
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Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee and Texas did not direct as many resources as other states in encouraging residents to fill out census forms.Comment on Facebook
I worked on the census. It was grievously effected by COVID-19 lockdown AND an enormous mistrust of the government as a whole. I was supposed to start work in February…data collection door to door didn’t start until the end of August for me. Work was halted prematurely on October 15. I dare anyone to get done in three months what would have been a challenge to be done in nine.
Trump worked hard to prevent the census from having more time to complete their count. That it cost the Republican party 3 seats seems a fitting punishment. Everything he touches dies.