by Lawrence Mower/Tampa Bay Times/January 16th 2020
Felons seeking restoration of voting rights promised through Amendment 4 must clear all sentencing sanctions to become eligible to vote according to the Supreme Court ruling handed out on Thursday. With this ruling advocacy groups in Florida and affected voters must work with applicants to ensure that all of their fines and fees are satisfied prior to becoming eligible to vote. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is determined to clear that hurdle but time is running short. Florida primary races in 2020 will commence on March 17th.