Recent changes in election laws in the state of Florida, as passed by the state legislature in 2021, create obstacles to our free and fair elections. Those changes include reducing availability of mail-in ballot drop boxes, purging mail-in ballot request rolls, and fining Supervisor of Election offices for voter mistakes, such as dropping off a ballot after hours. These changes do not make elections more secure; they only serve to limit the power of the people, the very purpose of democracy.

The redistricting process that follows the census is complete and the gerrymandering of districts has further marginalized specific voters and areas. The League of Women Voters has fought for a century to ensure that all citizens eligible to vote can do so easily, conveniently, and with faith that their vote will be counted accurately.  We will continue to fight for your voting rights, for free and fair elections, for democracy.

Democracy is fragile and requires attention and effort from citizens to survive. Right now, our democracy needs your attention as the threats to its existence are very real and the continuation of the power of the people is at risk. You can be part of the effort to maintain our governmental system and our very way of life.

Visit our TAKE ACTION page for suggested actions you can take, click DONATE below to contribute to our effort, BECOME A MEMBER of the League of Women Voters of St. Lucie County to help locally, and most importantly, REGISTER TO VOTE.

The power of the people can only be maintained by the people and we do that through action.

Join us today to save our democracy.