Elections

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?”

Residents speak out against commission decision to postpone election until March 2024.

Argument appears to hang on when residents would vote on charter amendments.