League of Women Voters volunteers can help with voting restoration

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Members of the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee man the water station on Sunday during the 2019 Tallahassee Marathon. They dressed as Uncle Sam, suffragists, Rosie the Riveter, Teddy Roosevelt and Lady Liberty.
Members of the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee man the water station on Sunday during the 2019 Tallahassee Marathon. They dressed as Uncle Sam, suffragists, Rosie the Riveter, Teddy Roosevelt and Lady Liberty.

The League of Women Voters of Florida is spreading the word about Florida’s Amendment 4, which passed in 2018 with more than 64% of the vote. The League has found that many subject to the change in the law remain unaware of their restored voting rights.

Under Amendment 4, Florida’s voting laws have changed so that people with felony convictions may be able to vote! After completion of all parts of their sentence, they are eligible to vote again, even with the conviction still on record.

For help determining if your sentence is complete, for information on how to modify your sentence, general voting questions, or help registering to vote, call the League of Women Voters of Florida’s Rights Restoration team at 407-710-5496 or email CanIVote@lwvfl.org. The League has volunteer lawyers that can assist people free of charge.

In addition, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is helping some citizens pay their fines and fees. Call them at 1-877-MYVOTE-0 or visit floridarrc.com.

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