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Recent News About Florida Secretary of State
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Florida one of 26 states not aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
A total of 26 states, including Florida, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel.
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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Florida voter rolls
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
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Analysis: Florida among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Florida is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunshine Sentinel found.
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Florida Secretary of State Issues Emergency Order for Special Elections in Sanibel and Estero to Ensure Access for Voters Affected by Hurricane Ian
To ensure voters impacted by Hurricane Ian have the ability to participate in upcoming elections for the Village of Estero and the City of Sanibel, Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued Emergency Order 23-01, waiving certain provisions of the Florida Election Code including:
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Secretary Byrd Announces the Designation of Village Improvement Association Hall in the National Register of Historic Places
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that Village Improvement Association Hall in Oak Hill, Volusia County, has been recently listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
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Secretary Byrd Announces the Designation of Livingston Place in the National Register of Historic Places
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that the Livingston Place in Jefferson County has been listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
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The Grove Museum Hosts Annual Winter Open House
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd invites the public to attend The Grove Museum’s annual Winter Open House on Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Secretary of State Cord Byrd Announces Polls Open Statewide on General Election Day
“The Department can report that all polls have opened statewide and remain open until 7:00 p.m. local time. Voters still in line at 7:00 p.m. local time will be able to cast a ballot.
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Secretary Byrd Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election
Secretary Byrd Reminds Voters of Early Voting Options for General Election.
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Secretary Cord Byrd Announces Upcoming July 25 Voter Registration Deadline for Florida’s Primary Election
Secretary Cord Byrd Announces Upcoming July 25 Voter Registration Deadline for Florida’s Primary Election.
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Governor DeSantis Makes Historic Investments in Elections Security in Freedom First Budget
Governor DeSantis Makes Historic Investments in Elections Security in Freedom First Budget.
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Joint Statement from the Florida Secretary of State and Florida Supervisors of Elections in Response to the June 3, 2022 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Advisory
Joint Statement from the Florida Secretary of State and Florida Supervisors of Elections in Response to the June 3, 2022 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Advisory.
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Florida Public Libraries partner with Florida State Parks to Provide Free State Park Passes
Florida Public Libraries partner with Florida State Parks to Provide Free State Park Passes.
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Qualifying Period Approaching
Qualifying Period Approaching.
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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd Attends Florida Supervisors of Elections Conference
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd Attends Florida Supervisors of Elections Conference.
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Secretary of State Cord Byrd Invites the Public to Celebrate 20th of May—Emancipation in Florida
Secretary of State Cord Byrd Invites the Public to Celebrate 20th of May—Emancipation in Florida.
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Secretary Lee Designates Main Street Marianna as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Secretary Lee Designates Main Street Marianna as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
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Secretary Lee Announces Lake Butler as Florida’s Newest Certified Local Government
Secretary Lee Announces Lake Butler as Florida’s Newest Certified Local Government.
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Secretary Lee Encourages Floridians to Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month 2022
Secretary Lee Encourages Floridians to Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month 2022.
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Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Reminds Florida Business Entities to File Annual Reports by Upcoming May 1 Deadline
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Reminds Florida Business Entities to File Annual Reports by Upcoming May 1 Deadline.