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Welcome to the Florida state page! Here, Florida organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Welcome to the Florida state page! Here, Florida organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.


'''Florida Legislature:'''
==Political Landscape of Florida ==
===Partisan Composition of Florida===
Overall, Florida is considered a red state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of R+3 as of 2022, regularly voting 50-60% Republican in statewide races. Their US Senators and governor are Republicans. Their US House delegation is split and Republican-dominant due to gerrymandering, with 8 Democrats and 20 Republicans. Republicans also have supermajorities in the state legislature; 84 to 36 in the state house, 28 to 12 on the state senate, giving them a veto-proof trifecta (as of 2/8/24).


Per Article III, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, the legislature is established as a bicameral body, composed of a house of representatives and a senate. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S01</ref>Florida House of Representatives:
===Progressive Outlook for Florida===
The overall progressive strategy for Florida is troubled. The governor and state legislature regularly commit acts of hostility against trans people and schools and citizen-led ballot initiatives, short of amendments, are not allowed. As such, the overall strategy here should be formed in opposition and blunting the power of the state legislature as we attempt to flip the state back blue and toss out the gerrymandered US House map. As Florida is a closed primary state, you should register with whichever party whose primaries you wish to enact change in.
==Get Involved==
===Register to Vote in Florida===
[[Florida/Voting]]
===Progressive Organizations in Florida ===
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Florida. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.


The Florida House of Representatives is composed of 120 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16</ref>
* '''[https://progressflorida.org/ Progress Florida:]'''Florida's largest progressive organization, has a scorecard and endorsements.  


Interactive house district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=7bd994dee18448809be1a1a2110d323a
* '''[https://www.floridadems.org/ Florida Democrats]''': Florida is a red state, so joining the most direct effort to flip Florida back blue is probably the most effective way to go about this. They've contested every, or almost every, state legislature seat for the last few cycles in an effort to drive up turnout and are adapting to the new environment.


Resource for finding your current representative: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative
===Notable Campaigns in 2024 ===
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Florida. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.


Florida Senate:
'''November 5th General Elections'''


The Florida Senate is composed of 40 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16</ref>
* '''[https://www.debbieforflorida.com/ Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Florida:]'''Though Florida is technically a red state, Rick Scott is uniquely-unpopular and Democrats are particularly energized. If you're a progressive in the state of Florida, this is where you can make the biggest difference if you live in most of the state this November to flip one of Florida's senate seats blue and ensure a trifecta.


Interactive senate district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=a1efd16272984e47b9940f179a5cbe18
*'''[https://www.luciabaezgeller.com/ Lucia Baez-Geller for FL-27]:''' This is one of Florida's two swing districts on the house level (D+1 according to 538) Making sure Lucia beats Salazar is very important!
*'''[https://ehrforcongress.us/ Phil Ehr for FL-28]:''' Florida's other swing seat (R+4 according to 538). Making sure Phil wins here is also important!


Resource for finding your current senator: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find
'''Ballot Measures'''


'''Who is eligible to vote:'''
'''Note:''' Florida only has constitutional amendments able to be passed by citizen-led ballot initiative. Therefore, any question on the ballot needs 60% to succeed. 
*'''Florida Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024)''': This amendment would legalize Marijuana for anyone over the age of 21.
*'''Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)''': This amendment would establish a right to abortion in the state of Florida until the point of fetal viability (~24 weeks) as determined by a doctor.
===Run for Local Office===
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.


You must:


* Be a citizen of the United States of America.
'''Florida Legislature:'''
* Be a legal resident of Florida.
* Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered.
* Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote.
* Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored; and
* Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored.


'''ID Requirements'''
Per Article III, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, the legislature is established as a bicameral body, composed of a house of representatives and a senate. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S01</ref>Florida House of Representatives:


You must have a valid photo and signature identification when you vote. This can include:
The Florida House of Representatives is composed of 120 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16</ref>


* Approved forms of picture/signature identification:
Interactive house district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=7bd994dee18448809be1a1a2110d323a
* Florida driver's license
* Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
* United States passport
* Debit or credit card
* Military identification
* Student identification
* Retirement center identification
* Neighborhood association identification
* Public assistance identification
* Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
* A license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06
* Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality


You should not be turned away for not having the right identification. If you do not have the correct form of ID, you will be provided a provisional ballot.
Resource for finding your current representative: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative


When to register Deadline is 29 days before the election, but you can register anytime as well. Florida is a closed primary state meaning that you can only vote in party primaries to what is registered to you i.e. you can only vote in the Democratic Primary if you are registered as Democrat. Anything else, you are ineligible to vote.
Florida Senate:


You will need:
The Florida Senate is composed of 40 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. <ref>http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16</ref>


* Your Florida driver license or Florida identification card issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles,
Interactive senate district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=a1efd16272984e47b9940f179a5cbe18
* The issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card; and
* The last four digits of your Social Security Number.


Note: If you do not have any of the information above, you may still use the online system to prefill a voter registration application form. However, you will not be able to submit it online, and instead will have to print, sign, and mail or deliver your voter registration application to your county Supervisor of Elections, which you can find contact info for here: <nowiki>https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/</nowiki>.
Resource for finding your current senator: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find
 
On Election Day
 
Polling Hours: From 7am-7pm. If you are in the line by 7:00pm, you will be allowed to vote, so stay in line.
 
Polling Locations: Registered voter must go to their local precincts to vote<ref>https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/voter-precinct-lookup/</ref>
 
 
'''Early Voting'''
 
Specific dates and times are dependent on your local Supervisor of Elections. It will end the weekend before election day. There is no voting the day before election day.
 
During early voting, you are not required to vote at your precinct, but you must vote in your county.
 
Supervisors of Elections are required to hold elections at main office and branches and choose designated voting areas for early voting.
Vote-By-Mail
 
'''Vote-By-Mail'''
 
Request for Vote-by-Mail ballots must be sent to your county Supervisor of Elections (find contact info here) no later than 5:00pm on the 10th day before Election Day. Info needed when requesting a ballot is
 
* name
* address
* date of birth
* signature (written requests only)
 
If a legal guardian is making the request, they will also need:
 
* Requester's name
* Requester's address
* Requester's driver's license number (if available)
* Requester's relationship to voter
* Requester's signature (written requests only)
 
Your ballot must reach the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7:00pm on Election Day either by mail or in person.
 
If you decided to vote in person, please surrender your vote-by-mail ballot (marked or not) to the county elections; that way they do not count it. Make sure to reach out to the Supervisor or Elections if you sent in to make sure they do not count it. If it cannot be determined or it has already been received by the Supervisor of Elections you cannot vote by a regular ballot. You must use a provisional ballot. *
 
* A provisional ballot is issued to a voter at the early voting site or precinct whose eligibility to vote cannot be verified.
 
A vote by mail ballot can be dropped off in secure designated boxes located at early voting stations.
 
If you are active military, their spouses or their dependents and are overseas, you must request a ballot with Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). If not available you can mail, fax or phone them and they will send them the names of the candidates running for election no later than 30 days before each election. Please return either by mail or by fax no later than 7:00pm on Election Day. Make sure to date and sign the ballot to make sure it is counted.
 
You may designate someone to pick up your vote-by-mail ballot on Election Day or 9 days before Election Day. The designee may only pick up 2 vote-by-mail ballots per election, other than his or her own ballot or ballots for members of his or her immediate family. Designees must have written authorization from the voter, present a picture I.D. and sign an affidavit. Candidates may pick up vote-by-mail ballots only for members of their immediate family.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 28 August 2024

Welcome to the Florida state page! Here, Florida organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of Florida

Partisan Composition of Florida

Overall, Florida is considered a red state, with a Cook PVI of R+3 as of 2022, regularly voting 50-60% Republican in statewide races. Their US Senators and governor are Republicans. Their US House delegation is split and Republican-dominant due to gerrymandering, with 8 Democrats and 20 Republicans. Republicans also have supermajorities in the state legislature; 84 to 36 in the state house, 28 to 12 on the state senate, giving them a veto-proof trifecta (as of 2/8/24).

Progressive Outlook for Florida

The overall progressive strategy for Florida is troubled. The governor and state legislature regularly commit acts of hostility against trans people and schools and citizen-led ballot initiatives, short of amendments, are not allowed. As such, the overall strategy here should be formed in opposition and blunting the power of the state legislature as we attempt to flip the state back blue and toss out the gerrymandered US House map. As Florida is a closed primary state, you should register with whichever party whose primaries you wish to enact change in.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in Florida

Florida/Voting

Progressive Organizations in Florida

Below is a list of progressive organizations in Florida. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

  • Progress Florida:Florida's largest progressive organization, has a scorecard and endorsements.
  • Florida Democrats: Florida is a red state, so joining the most direct effort to flip Florida back blue is probably the most effective way to go about this. They've contested every, or almost every, state legislature seat for the last few cycles in an effort to drive up turnout and are adapting to the new environment.

Notable Campaigns in 2024

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Florida. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.

November 5th General Elections

  • Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Florida:Though Florida is technically a red state, Rick Scott is uniquely-unpopular and Democrats are particularly energized. If you're a progressive in the state of Florida, this is where you can make the biggest difference if you live in most of the state this November to flip one of Florida's senate seats blue and ensure a trifecta.
  • Lucia Baez-Geller for FL-27: This is one of Florida's two swing districts on the house level (D+1 according to 538) Making sure Lucia beats Salazar is very important!
  • Phil Ehr for FL-28: Florida's other swing seat (R+4 according to 538). Making sure Phil wins here is also important!

Ballot Measures

Note: Florida only has constitutional amendments able to be passed by citizen-led ballot initiative. Therefore, any question on the ballot needs 60% to succeed.

  • Florida Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024): This amendment would legalize Marijuana for anyone over the age of 21.
  • Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024): This amendment would establish a right to abortion in the state of Florida until the point of fetal viability (~24 weeks) as determined by a doctor.

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.


Florida Legislature:

Per Article III, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, the legislature is established as a bicameral body, composed of a house of representatives and a senate. [1]Florida House of Representatives:

The Florida House of Representatives is composed of 120 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. [2]

Interactive house district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=7bd994dee18448809be1a1a2110d323a

Resource for finding your current representative: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative

Florida Senate:

The Florida Senate is composed of 40 member districts, the most allowed under Article III, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution. [3]

Interactive senate district map: https://redistricting.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=a1efd16272984e47b9940f179a5cbe18

Resource for finding your current senator: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find

  1. ↑ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S01
  2. ↑ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16
  3. ↑ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3#A3S16
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