Florida Republicans Look to Defend State's Election Integrity Reforms Following Several Lawsuits

Florida Republicans Look to Defend State's Election Integrity Reforms Following Several Lawsuits

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2025
The Republican Party of Florida announced Wednesday it has filed a motion to intervene in several federal lawsuits brought by special interest groups challenging HB 1205, which aims to increase integrity and transparency in Florida’s citizen initiative constitutional amendment process. "These election integrity measures prevent fraud, ensure that petition signatures are valid and authentic, and […]
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Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State's Election Integrity Law

Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State's Election Integrity Law

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted reports on Monday of "liberal dark money groups" challenging the state's recently passed election integrity law, HB 1205. The measure aims to fix Florida's petition process for ballot initiatives from fraud and abuse. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1205 into law on May 3. “It’s no surprise that well-funded, […]
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Reps. Berny Jacques, Chase Tramont Look to Safeguard State Election System

Reps. Berny Jacques, Chase Tramont Look to Safeguard State Election System

Michael Costeines
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February 21, 2025
Florida Reps. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Chase Tramont (R-Port Orange) filed a bill Thursday that would safeguard the integrity of the state's electoral system while ensuring the opportunity for eligible voters to participate. “Florida’s elections are for Floridians—period. This bill defends our sovereignty by ensuring that only citizens have a voice in our state’s future. […]
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Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Mateo Guillamont
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November 15, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is condemning Democrat efforts in Pennsylvania to host a recount including undated ballots in the Senate race between Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick.  Despite the Associated Press (AP) having called the Senate race for McCormick, Senator Casey has yet to concede.  Pennsylvania election officials, however, are claiming state […]
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‘Election Integrity’ Scores win in Michigan

‘Election Integrity’ Scores win in Michigan

Daniel Molina
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October 14, 2024
Over the weekend, the Trump campaign announced an “election integrity” win in Michigan, citing freer and fairer elections in the battleground state.
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Cammack Mocks Democrats Opposed to SAVE Act in Continuing Resolution, 'What Are They Scared Of?'

Cammack Mocks Democrats Opposed to SAVE Act in Continuing Resolution, 'What Are They Scared Of?'

Grayson Bakich
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September 15, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) attached the SAVE Act, reinforcing that only American citizens can vote in elections, to a continuing resolution this week. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the bill and the impact of illegal immigration on the United States in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, mocking Democrats' arguments against the […]
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Donalds, Hunt Scathe Democrats for Voter ID Disdain

Donalds, Hunt Scathe Democrats for Voter ID Disdain

Jackson Bakich
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August 30, 2024
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters. For instance, Rep. Donalds recently encouraged the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure […]
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'Election Integrity is at Stake': Two More Florida Republicans Publicly Support the SAVE Act

'Election Integrity is at Stake': Two More Florida Republicans Publicly Support the SAVE Act

Jackson Bakich
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July 10, 2024
Two more Florida Republicans in the U.S. House, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have publicly declared their support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship in order to […]
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Speaker Johnson Introduces Bill to Prohibit Illegal Immigrant Voters in Federal Elections

Speaker Johnson Introduces Bill to Prohibit Illegal Immigrant Voters in Federal Elections

Jackson Bakich
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May 9, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on the steps of the Capitol. The legislation includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in U.S. elections. Speaker Johnson said that American voting procedures currently face […]
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Elections Officials Grapple with Misinformation, Myths

Elections Officials Grapple with Misinformation, Myths

Javier Manjarres
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October 26, 2022
TALLAHASSEE --- First came a contagion of disbelief in election results. Then, a surge of public-records requests seeking details such as voting-system security processes. Now, fears of being arrested for voting. Elections supervisors in Florida have grappled with these and other issues as they oversaw the state’s August primary elections and prepared for the Nov. […]
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Rubio Brutally Counters Demings' Voter Suppression Accusation During Debate

Rubio Brutally Counters Demings' Voter Suppression Accusation During Debate

Grayson Bakich
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October 19, 2022
 Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) held their first and only debate, and needless to say, the debate was fierce, as the Tallahassee Democrat summarizes. However, one specific moment deserves its own focus. At one point, Rep. Demings accuses Sen. Rubio of voter suppression, and Rubio's response is nothing short of brutal. […]
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Lt. Gov Jeanette Nuñez Warns of the 'Woke Left' this November

Lt. Gov Jeanette Nuñez Warns of the 'Woke Left' this November

Jim McCool
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August 21, 2022
Election integrity is making its way back into Florida's political public discourse.  After attacks from progressive lawmakers on DeSantis' election integrity measures, Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez (R-FL) is warning of the, "woke Left," in this election cycle. The DeSantis Administration recently announced the arrests of 20 people who were committing voter fraud in the state […]
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Carlos G. Smith Trolls Moody On Social Media after Election Integrity Press Conference

Carlos G. Smith Trolls Moody On Social Media after Election Integrity Press Conference

Grayson Bakich
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August 19, 2022
Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that 20 felons who illegally voted in the 2020 Election have been arrested. As The Floridian covered, Commissioner of Agriculture and rival for Governor Nikki Fried (D) quickly cried "voter suppression." During the press conference, Attorney General Ashley Moody said that "we must have elected leaders that are ensuring free and fair […]
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DeSantis Announced Arrests of 20 Illegal Voters in Florida

DeSantis Announced Arrests of 20 Illegal Voters in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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August 18, 2022
Fort Lauderdale—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security and the Florida (ECSF)Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), have arrested 20 individuals for breaking Florida’s elections laws. “All 20 of these individuals were disqualified from voting after they were convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, but they chose […]
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Bilirakis Discusses Election Integrity Act with Rep. Davis and Local Leaders

Bilirakis Discusses Election Integrity Act with Rep. Davis and Local Leaders

Grayson Bakich
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August 6, 2022
The midterms are three months away. Election integrity is an issue under the current radar that will become more apparent the closer to November. Friday, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) met with Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis (R-IL) about the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. This comprehensive bill would cover multiple areas […]
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UPDATE—Democrat Supervisor of Elections Appears to Violate DeSantis Election Integrity Law

UPDATE—Democrat Supervisor of Elections Appears to Violate DeSantis Election Integrity Law

Jim McCool
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August 3, 2022
Since the 2020 presidential election, election integrity has become a paramount issue for conservative voters across the nation.  Now, the Broward County Supervisor of Elections is under fire for possibly violating Florida's election integrity laws. Maybe. In the 2021 legislative session in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the  SB 90 voter integrity bill into law.  […]
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Gov. DeSantis Signs New Election Integrity Bill into Law

Gov. DeSantis Signs New Election Integrity Bill into Law

Jim McCool
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April 26, 2022
The state of Florida is taking action again in the name of "election integrity" as  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has just signed SB 524 into law. Last year Senate Bill 90 from the Florida legislature caused quite a stir on the national stage.  In fact, several states across the country enacted similar legislation in their […]
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Vote By Mail Changes Would Add Envelopes, ID Numbers

Vote By Mail Changes Would Add Envelopes, ID Numbers

News Service of Florida
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February 15, 2022
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- Republican legislative leaders for the second year in a row are targeting mail-in voting, this time with a proposal one supervisor of elections called “a recipe for disaster.” The House and Senate this month began moving forward with far-reaching measures that would create a statewide elections security force, require elections […]
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