My first time voting in the Florida Caucus

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Saturday May 07, 2016 · 4:38 PM PDT

2016/05/07 · 16:38

Heads Up: I’m still feeling the Bern.

Here’s a diary post about my first experience voting for delegates to go to the Democratic National Convention. The Florida Democratic Party Caucus is held after the Florida Primaries, and is the method by which Floridians choose who will be their pledged delegates. It is an informal caucus. You get to talk to potential delegates, other voters, and local candidates (looking for volunteers and such) outside the doors of the polling place. Inside, you mark a paper ballot, fold the paper, and drop it in a box.

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Floridians, did you participate in the 2016 Delegate Selection Caucus?

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Floridians, did you participate in the 2016 Delegate Selection Caucus?

Yes

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A Candidate Profile: Frank George (running for County Judge, Group 1)

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Wednesday July 15, 2015 · 6:34 PM PDT

2015/07/15 · 18:34

Trying to figure out who to vote for during a judicial race is harder than finding a needle in a haystack. As always, if you're aware of something that I didn't find, add it in the comments. Thanks.

Frank George is running for County Judge, Group One, against Eric DuBois.

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Wednesday July 15, 2015 · 5:09 PM PDT

2015/07/15 · 17:09

I'm not a lawyer, nor am I involved in the justice system on a regular basis, so whenever Judge seats are up for election, I dust off my virtual shovel and start to dig. If you have more to share, please add it in the comments. Here's what I've got:

Eric DuBois of Plantation, FL is running for an Orange County Judge seat (for Group 1).

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Friday July 10, 2015 · 9:09 PM PDT

2015/07/10 · 21:09

According to data from the Florida Division of Elections

With a few exceptions voter turnout in Florida's general elections remains right around 75%. What do we need to do to turn 2016 into another 1992? Brainstorm or analyze away in the comments, below. Read More

Community Blogging: Orange County, FL (Precinct #620)

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Friday July 10, 2015 · 5:23 PM PDT

2015/07/10 · 17:23

This election cycle I will be blogging about the political races of importance to the residents of my neighborhood (Orange County's 620th Precinct). I haven't done much since local races have barely gotten off the ground, but expect more to come.

Future diaries will be discussing the following elections:
- 5th Congressional District
- Florida House District 46
- OCPS School Board District 5
- Orange County Sheriff

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Friday August 29, 2014 · 5:34 PM PDT

2014/08/29 · 17:34

I was a little surprised to still not see the precinct totals posted in the Orange County Supervisor of Election's website, so I sent their office an email.

Apparently there are some recounts going on...

Read my email, and the response, below.

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Wednesday August 27, 2014 · 5:29 PM PDT

2014/08/27 · 17:29

P620 Community Blog #1
August 27, 2014.
Will be updated once I can get my hands on election data from our precinct. They seem to have done a real good job of hiding the spreadsheets on the Supervisor of Election's website this year...

Yesterday was the final day of voting for the primaries in the state of Florida. Below I'll record the results from my voting precinct in a format that's hopefully easier to read than what the government publishes.

Florida Governor
Statewide: Charlie Crist (74.37%), Nan Rich (25.63%)
Orange County: Charlie Crist (77.08%), Nan Rich (22.92%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

Florida Attorney General
Statewide: George Sheldon (60.66%), Perry E. Thurston (39.34%)
Orange County: George Sheldon (53.31%), Perry E. Thurston (46.69%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

U.S. House of Representatives (District 5)
No Race

Florida Senate (District 12)
Orange County: Geraldine F. Thompson (64.12%), Gary Siplin (35.88%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

Florida House (District 46)
No Race

Orange County Clerk of the Courts
Orange County: Tiffany Moore Russell (69.38%), James "Jimmy" Auffant (30.62%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

Orange County Commission (District 6)
District 6: Victoria Siplin (28.52%), Derrick "Shine" Wallace (20.9), Virginia Whittington (17.9%), Roberta Walton (15.44%), Homer Hartage (11.66%), Lawanna Gelzer (5.6%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

OCPS School Board (District 5):
No Race

Special Orange County Referendums

Earned Sick Time*
Orange County: Yes (63.94%), No(36.06%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

Sales Surtax**
Orange County: FOR the One-Half Cent Tax (63.95%), AGAINST the One-Half Cent Tax (36.05%)
Precinct 620: data not yet published

more Primary Elections Results below the cut...

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Do you feel informed enough to vote in judiciary races?

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Do you feel informed enough to vote in judiciary races?

Yes

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32 votes

It's complicated (please explain in the comments)

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It's a Poll Tax...

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Friday August 15, 2014 · 9:25 AM PDT

2014/08/15 · 09:25

The following is a personal account of my experience with the modern-day poll tax.

The 2014 Primary elections in the state of Florida have begun. Usually, at this time in the election cycle, I feel a certain excitement that comes from being able to exercise my right to choose my government representatives. I sit in front of the computer with my sample ballot and ad mailers, and start to do some internet research on every single one of the candidates.

This year is different. This year I've been earning $9.00/hr, which barely allows me to cooperate with my share of the household bills, as evidenced by my inability to afford a bus pass and by my bank account balance of -$46.

This year I have an expired State ID card. 2014 is the year in which I will have to pay $25 (that I do not have), if I wish to have my vote counted.

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Thursday August 14, 2014 · 7:32 PM PDT

2014/08/14 · 19:32

For voters in Florida's State Senate (District 12) race, primary voting begins tomorrow, Friday August 14, 2014. Registered Democrats are offered the choice between the incumbent, Geraldine F. Thompson, and her challenger, former state Sen. (D-19) Gary Siplin. As Susan Jacobson of the Orlando Sentinel reports, this is an old political rivalry.

Thompson, 65, spent six years in the state House before she was elected to the Senate in 2012. She defeated Victoria Siplin, the wife of Gary Siplin.
She and Gary Siplin have been rivals for at least a decade, when he beat her in the Democratic primary for state Senate District 19.

Below, I take a look at the mailers that I've received from the two candidates. Read More

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My first time voting in the Florida Caucus

A Candidate Profile: Frank George (running for County Judge, Group 1)

A Candidate Profile: Eric DuBois (running for Orange County Judge)

Florida Voter Turnout

Community Blogging: Orange County, FL (Precinct #620)

Election Results from Florida (Orange County, Precinct 620): 2014p - PART 2

Election Results from Florida (Orange County, Precinct 620): 2014p

It's a Poll Tax...

A Look at the Ads - FL Sen District 12