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UPDATED: Live in the Tampa Bay area? Here’s all the 2020 election info you need to vote

Before the registration deadline, we posted information on how to register and vote in the Tampa Bay area. Here we update that information during Early Voting just days before the 2020 Election Day. It includes...

Vern Buchanan and Margaret Good debate in Florida’s 16th Congressional District

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida’s 16th Congressional District includes all of Manatee County, plus northern Sarasota County and southern Hillsborough County. It has been represented by Republican Congress member Vern Buchanan...

Presidential candidate Gloria La Riva speaks in Tampa

Are there some unfamiliar names on your ballot under presidential candidates? One of the seven names is Gloria La Riva — the presidential nominee for the Party for Socialism and Liberation – Florida; her running...
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On 100th anniversary, Ocoee Massacre comes into focus

Nov. 2 marks the 100th anniversary of the Ocoee Massacre, considered our country’s most deadly Election Day. But this little-known tragic moment in Florida’s history has been coming into focus. Dozens of African American residents...

Considering America’s Soul

In his new book, American Rule – How A Nation Conquered The World But Failed Its People writer and political analyst Jared Yates Sexton takes us on a journey through the history of the United...

Experts say results won’t come election night and that’s okay, no matter what the White House says

Election experts say it’s highly unlikely that the results of the Presidential Election will be known on Nov. 3. Experts told reporters vote count deadlines extend well beyond Election Day. Taking the time allowed to...
Interstate Compact status

League of Women Voters hosts forum on National Popular Vote compact

With Election Day just around the corner, the Florida League of Women Voters on Tuesday hosted a forum on the Interstate Voting Compact, which would ensure the president of the United States is elected by...
elections

Amid record early voting, election officials, leaders urge voter confidence despite misinformation

Voters turned out in record numbers Monday to begin casting ballots in person for the presidential election. Political leaders and election officials are urging voter confidence amid misinformation. Meanwhile, a bill from Marco Rubio aimed...

Hear from the Pinellas candidates for Sheriff and for School Board District 7

Monday is the first day of in-person early voting in Florida. On MidPoint we focused on two races in Pinellas County: Sheriff and School Board (District 7). We aired most of two candidate forums hosted...

Judge says Pinellas Supervisor of Elections is following law despite legal challenge from opponent

A judge in Pinellas County Friday said Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus is following the law by asking voters if the address on their driver’s license is current. The decision came during an emergency hearing...
Janet Cruz

Tampa attorney, lawmakers announce suit to block ‘All Voters Vote’ Amendment 3 from general election

On Tuesday, attorneys in Tampa and Orlando filed a lawsuit with the Florida Supreme Court to block the “All Voters Vote” Amendment 3 from the current general election. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle held a news conference...
Florida governor

Voting rights groups ask for more time to register after site crash

After Florida’s voter registration site crashed during Monday’s deadline to register for the November election, Governor Ron DeSantis gave voters until 7 p.m. Tuesday to register in person or online. But voting rights activists said...

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