Guest AuthorJune 6, 2019
9min835
"It’s time to stand up for independent voters and show them we value their involvement and participation."
Tag: Open primary
Guest AuthorJune 6, 2019
Ryan NicolMarch 6, 2019
8min1258
Should it pass, the system would kick in Jan. 1, 2024.
Ryan NicolJanuary 16, 2019
4min472
70 percent of Florida voters support the two parties opening their presidential primaries to independents.
Jim RosicaOctober 4, 2017
4min540
A Constitution Revision Commission committee on Wednesday began considering whether to change Florida’s primary election system, including buttoning up what’s known as the “write-in loophole.” That allows a write-in candidate to close a primary. The commission’s Ethics and Elections Committee heard from advocates and some of the state’s elections supervisors, but took no action. Here’s how […]
Jim RosicaJune 30, 2016
7min852
This year, Jamie Grant got lucky. The Hillsborough County Republican qualified for office with no opposition, meaning he’s an automatic walk-on for the 2016-18 term. But for Grant, who represents Florida House District 64, that’s far from the story two years ago. He was re-elected, then had the results thrown out after legal challenges put them into question, […]
Jim RosicaFebruary 4, 2016
4min243
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down as unconstitutional a state law requiring write-in candidates to live in the districts they’re running for when they qualify. The court ruled unanimously in Brinkmann v. Francois (Case No. SC14-1899), though Justices Charles Canady and Ricky Polston “concur(red) in result” only. The case involved a 2014 Broward County […]
Martin DyckmanAugust 12, 2015
9min267
Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]
Martin DyckmanAugust 11, 20158min297
Our next president may well owe the office to arrogant billionaires or be one himself. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that fewer than 400 families account for nearly half the $388-million already invested in that election still more than a year away. Did America shed blood to be rid of monarchy only to have […]
Guest AuthorMay 6, 20156min203
Florida lawmakers are required to do two things. First, prior to taking office, each member must take an oath. That oath obliges them to “support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government…of the State of Florida.” “I do solemnly swear…” Second, in upholding that same charter document, they must also pass a budget. The Florida […]