Facilitating and encouraging informed voting
in Collier County and throughout Florida
In Florida primers, you will learn the basics of our Florida government.
The laws governing primary elections in Florida are different from those in other states, and some rules even vary by political party. An understanding of Florida’s primary election process is crucial if you want your vote to make a difference.
Florida’s Primary Election Process: A Primer Post Read More »
Florida voters elect all judges. Therefore, informed voters must have a basic understanding of the state court system, each layer of which has a distinct role in providing justice across the state.
The Judicial Branch of Florida’s Government: A Primer Post Read More »
Florida’s executive branch is headed by a governor, an attorney general, a chief financial officer, and a commissioner of agriculture, each of whom is independently electied.
The Executive Branch of Florida’s Government: A Primer Post Read More »
The Florida legislature is comprised of a 40-member Senate and a 120-member House of Representatives.
The Legislative Branch of Florida’s Government: A Primer Post Read More »
Lawsuits are paid for at taxpayer expense, which is just one reason you should want to be informed about them.
Why You Should Care About Florida’s Lawsuits Read More »
Florida’s public schools are required by law to teach a core content (“standards”) determined by the Florida Department of Education. Here’s what voters should know.
Florida Standards and Testing Read More »