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N E X TG E N A M E R I C A .O R G / B A L LOTYour secret ballot means your vote is your choice,

but hopefully this information helps.

F L C O N G R E S S I O N A L D I S T R I C T 2 6

Election

Amendment 4 Voting Restoration Amendment

Amendment 4 is the Voting Rights Restoration amendment. It will restore the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation.

W H O S AYS Y E S ACLU, Florida Education Association, League of Women Voters

W H O S AYS N O Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam (R)

E L E C T I O N D AY

Polling places are open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day. Any voters waiting in line at 7pm will be allowed to vote.

E A R LY V OT E

From 10/27 to 11/3, you can cast your vote early! All 67 Florida counties will be offering early voting for eligible Floridians.

Voters who want to vote early should present the following at the early voting site: a valid photo identification; and a signature identification.To find your early voting polling place see nextgenamerica.org/ballot

W H AT TO B R I N G TO T H E P O L L S

What to bring to your polling placeA valid photo ID with your signature is required by the State of Florida.

Valid photo IDs are:

• Florida driver’s license• Florida identification card issued by the DMV• United States passport or passport card• Student IDs with a signature are accepted at polls as a valid photo ID.

K N O W YO U R R I G H T S !

You have the right to vote free from intimidation. Who you vote for will always be secret, but whether or not you vote is public information.

Call the voter hotline if you have any problems or questions: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

B A L LOT R E A DY

In addition to the elections in this guide, there will be many other elections on your ballot. You can check out nextgenamerica.org/ballot to find every race that will be on your ballot, find your polling place, and make a plan to vote!

T H E I S S U E S

Will stand up to Trump

Supports expanding Medicaid to 700,000 Floridians

Supports transitioning to 100% clean energy

Supports getting rid of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law

Supports universal background checks for firearms

Supports access to safe and legal abortion

Wants to make college more affordable for students and their families

GILLUM & KING

DESANTIS & NUÑEZ

T H E I S S U E S

Will stand up to Trump

Wants to protect the Affordable Care Act

Supports transitioning to clean energy

Supports restoring voting rights for ex-felons

Will stand up to the NRA

Supports equal rights for LGBTQ Americans

Supports access to safe and legal abortion

NELSON SCOTT

US Senator

W H AT T H E Y D O

A US Senator represents your state in Washing-ton D.C. for a six year term, writing laws, deciding how tax dollars are spent, and holding the President accountable (or not).

About the candidate:

• Current US Senator

• Former astronaut

About the candidate:

• Current Governor of Florida

• From Naples, FL

B I L L N E L S O N , Democratic Party

R I C K S C OT T, Republican Party

T H E I S S U E S

Will stand up to Trump

Wants to protect the Affordable Care Act

Supports a rapid transition to clean energy

Opposes Trump’s border wall

Supports universal background checks for firearms

Supports access to safe and legal abortion

Supports more affordable college

MUCARSEL- POWELL

CURBELO

US Congressperson FL District 26

W H AT T H E Y D O

A US Congressperson represents your congressional district in Washington D.C. for a two year term, writing laws, deciding how tax dollars are spent, and holding the President accountable (or not).

About the candidate:

• Nonprofit leader

• Immigrant from Ecuador

About the candidate:

• Current US Congressman

• From Miami, FL

D E B B I E M U C A R S E L- P O W E L L , Democratic Party

C A R LO S C U R B E LO, Republican Party

Florida Governor and Lieutenant Governor W H AT T H E Y D O The Governor is essentially the President of FL. They sign or veto laws passed by the legislature and set regulations for the state. The Lieutenant Governor is essentially the Vice President of FL.

About the candidate for Governor:• Current Mayor of Tallahassee• Originally from Miami-Dade

About the candidate for Governor:• Former US Congressman• Lives in Flagler County, FL

About the candidate for Lieutenant Governor:• Business owner and board member Grace Medical Home• From Orlando, FL

About the candidate for Lieutenant Governor:• State Representative• From Miami-Dade

A N D R E W G I L L U M, Democratic Party

R O N D E S A N T I S , Republican Party

C H R I S K I N G, Democratic Party

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