Networked across the state to increase the number of poll watchers and workers. Created a statewide Poll Watcher training and observation checklists based on Florida Statutes, previous observations and poll worker trainings.
Statewide team members collect incident reports via records request from SOE throughout the state. Results - No significant issues of harassments nor threats of violence. Left-wing propaganda to persuade people not to vote in person and to be hypervigilant and anxious if choosing to vote in-person. This was a national push by the Left and most states passed a form of this Harassment Bill limiting public access and poll watching abilities to observe the election process.
99.0215 Name of candidate.— Referencing Florida Statutes successfully removed fictitious 'nickname' on ballot without the aid of a lawyer,.
After highlighting to several Supervisor of Elections offices that the voter cancellation form was hard to locate, which is crucial for updating voter rolls when people move out of state, many offices responded by making the form more accessible on their websites. This adjustment helps ensure that voter rolls remain accurate and up-to-date.
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Team members reported irregularities in the methodologies SOEs use statewide to determine voter intent. The Rules Committee discussed the issues and generated an updated manual.
To ensure that only eligible citizens vote, our team contributed to the rulemaking process for reinstating voter rights for felons. We argued that felons should prove their eligibility, not the Secretary of State, to prevent ineligible felons from inflating and complicating voter rolls, and to avoid using taxpayer money for verification costs. Consequently, the rules now require felons convicted of murder or sexual offenses to provide an Executive Order or a Certificate from the Office of Executive Clemency, with documentation dated for each conviction.
After observing discrepancies in signature matching procedures between counties across Florida, our team engaged in the rule-making process through actions such as sending emails, participating in rules meetings, and reviewing current policies of Supervisor of Elections offices. Our concerted efforts to standardize signature matching training, policies, and procedures across all Supervisor of Elections offices were successful.
How Florida removed ERIC - click here for more information
The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a non-profit organization with the sole mission of assisting states to improve the accuracy of America’s voter rolls and increase access to voter registration for all eligible citizens. ERIC is governed and managed by states who choose to join, and was formed in 2012 with assistance from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
