Florida’s Democracy works best when everyone can participate. The League of Women Voters of Florida is a non partisan organization empowering people across the Sunshine State to learn about the issues, protect the freedom to vote, and make their voices heard today and for generations to come.
An informed Public is a foundation of a healthy democracy.
Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to fight back against the anti-democratic actions of the current administration.
LWVUS and allied groups filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court supporting a new congressional map that created a second Black-majority district to ensure fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana. A previous lawsuit asserted that Louisiana had diluted Black voters’ voting power by failing to draw a second majority-Black district. After a federal court struck down the map, the legislature drew a map with a second-majority Black district. Several individual plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging that this map was a racial gerrymander. A panel sided with the plaintiffs, and the case was appealed to the US Supreme Court. LWVUS and its co-amici argued the panel’s decision was incorrect and that the legislature’s remedial map should be affirmed.
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The Florida Legislature ultimately approved the Governor's proposed congressional districts with minimal public input and little legislative scrutiny.
As LWVFL President Jessica Lowe-Minor said to the media recently, voters have told us over and over that they are tired of partisan gamesmanship. Recent polls also showed that a strong majority of Floridians oppose mid-decade restricting.
Despite what other states may do, Florida has an explicit prohibition on partisan mapmaking.
To read the full story, visit: clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/05/05/3-lawsuits-now-filed-to-block-new-florida-congressional-map-after-redistricting/ ... See MoreSee Less
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week is an annual observance to remind folks to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.
To download the list of suggested supplies to prepare a disaster supply kit for hurricane season, checkout the Florida Division of Emergency Management's resources at floridadisaster.org.
For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit noaa.gov/hurricane-prep. ... See MoreSee Less
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Content warning: This blog discusses domestic violence, including physical violence, family separation, and homicide.
Since the original version of the SAVE Act was introduced in the US House in February 2025, the League has been educating voters across the country on the heavy burden the bill’s requirements would put on Americans, including married women, rural communities, and military families.
But the SAVE Act targets another community of eligible voters who already face institutional barriers when navigating our legal and advocacy systems: survivors of domestic violence.
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The SAVE Act and Other Voting Barriers for Survivors of Domestic Violence | League of Women Voters
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Since the SAVE Act came to the floor of the US House in February 2025, the League has been educating voters on the heavy burden the bill’s requirements would put on Americans, including married wome...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yesterday, the Florida Legislature approved the Governor's mid-decade redistricting proposal.
Redistricting requires many months of careful consideration of data and community input. Floridians were largely left out the mid-decade redistricting process.
The voters of Florida have repeatedly said they don't like partisan gerrymandering. It's really sad to see the voters' will being ignored by the Governor and a majority of the state Legislature. Floridians deserve better. ... See MoreSee Less
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Floridians from across the state traveled to Tallahassee yesterday to make their voices heard ahead of the rushed mid-decade redistricting process.
Representing LWVFL at the rally organized by our voting rights coalition partners, LWVFL Board Member Terri Kondos elevated these concerns.
To read the full article: floridaphoenix.com/2026/04/28/redistricting-opposition-assembles-as-legislature-kicks-off-special-session/ ... See MoreSee Less
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