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Victory For Democracy: Judge Extends Florida’s Voter Registration Deadline By A Week
The new deadline to register to vote in the Sunshine state is Oct. 18.
In what is a victory for democracy, a federal judge on Wednesday decided to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline by a week, citing the impact of Hurricane Matthew. The new deadline to register to vote in the Sunshine state is Oct. 18.
The media call it a victory for Democrats since the state party urged officials to extend the deadline, but this should be considered a victory for anybody who values the democratic process.
“No right is more precious than having a voice in our democracy,” Judge Mark E. Walker wrote in his order to extend registration. “Hopefully, it is not lost on anyone that the right to have a voice is why this great country exists in the first place.”
The cutoff was originally extended by a day so a hearing could be held to make a decision on the deadline. CNN notes that the judge heard testimony about the storm’s disruptive impact on election offices across the state and ultimately decided an extension was appropriate.
The media call it a victory for Democrats since the state party urged officials to extend the deadline, but this should be considered a victory for anybody who values the democratic process.
“No right is more precious than having a voice in our democracy,” Judge Mark E. Walker wrote in his order to extend registration. “Hopefully, it is not lost on anyone that the right to have a voice is why this great country exists in the first place.”
The cutoff was originally extended by a day so a hearing could be held to make a decision on the deadline. CNN notes that the judge heard testimony about the storm’s disruptive impact on election offices across the state and ultimately decided an extension was appropriate.
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/10/12/florida-democrats-voter-registration-extended.html
