| We just witnessed a shocking one-two punch. The Supreme Court just struck down the most critical measure, Section 2, of the Voting Rights Act. In addition, an illegal redrawing of Florida’s congressional maps was just passed by our state legislature. Across Florida, new voting rules and restrictions, mis and disinformation, and ongoing efforts that undermine confidence in elections make it harder for so many to participate.
May's Hot Topics had already been set before last week's upheaval; we're fortunate to have a knowledgeable and experienced panel to help us understand HOW it occurred and a path forward for all voters.
The moderator is Bill Cowles, former Orange County elections supervisor. Panelists include Karen Castor Dentel, the current Orange County elections supervisor and Ricardo Negrón-Almodóvar, Florida senior campaign manager for All Voting is Local as well as Aubrey Jewett, professor and professor and administrator at the University of Central Florida.
Among the issues to be discussed at Hot Topics:
- What obstacles to voting the new ID law will create.
- How restrictions on signature gathering have affected citizens’ efforts to change the state’s constitution.
- The results of the redistricting special session.
- How dark money affects redistricting efforts.
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