State Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Elections Reform Bill

May 10, 2007

As part of a sweeping elections reform bill, Florida will move its presidential primary to January 29, 2008, eliminate most touch screen voting machines in favor of a paper trail, modify the state's resign-to-run law and make it harder for citizens to file certain elections complaints against elected officials and candidates.

News Coverage

St. Petersburg Times: Florida to abandon paperless touch screen voting

Palm Beach Post: Democrats may back caucuses to deflect early primary tolls

Orlando Sentinel: Florida set to add clout with earlier primary

St. Petersburg Times: Six words may set off legislative stampede