Elections

"What other conversations and promises are being made behind closed doors?”

Elise Hui, assistant town manager/clerk, explains what happens next.

Democratic Party officials say decision is a win for democracy and the citizens of Ocoee.

Lawsuit alleges city commission deliberately sought to disqualify Oliver from March election and developed a new interpretation of city charter with “extra qualification requirements.”

Maciel's bowing out means that for the first time since Charlie Mae Wilder represented the district in 2007, a Black woman will sit on Winter Garden's commission — no matter who wins.

The decision hinged on the legal definition of “successor” as officials and residents debated whether a commissioner could “succeed” himself into a position he vacated.

"I don’t have the time to get into it the way I want to."

“It’s nearly impossible for organizations like mine to conduct paper registration collection without the fear of being fined at a rate that could ultimately bankrupt us.”

Includes 12-month residency requirement for candidates; commission has 45 days to review.

“If the citizens of Florida cannot rely on the state to determine voter eligibility, then who can we rely on?”