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Category: NPV Florida Monthly Updates

January 2023 – Update

January 8, 2023 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

National Popular Vote Filed for Seventh Year in Florida

Floridians for National Popular Vote welcomes you into a new year with exciting news about what’s happening in Florida and around the country.

First, we are honored to announce Bill #53 submitted by Representative Michael Gottlieb of Davie, Florida. Rep. Gottlieb carries on the tradition of filing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact for the seventh year in Florida. Our previous sponsor, Joseph Gellar, termed out after many years of exemplary service to the people of Florida.

The Florida Legislative session runs from March 7 to May 5, 2023.

Electoral College Reform Act Passed

At the eleventh hour, the US Congress passed an omnibus spending bill to fund the US government through September 2023. Among the attached bills, the Electoral College Reform Act passed. This bill clarifies the Vice President’s role in certifying the Electoral Count by Congress as strictly ceremonial.

As you may recall in January 2021, there were numerous pleadings for then VP Pence to vote against the certification of President-elect Joe Biden. However, Mr. Pence understood he had no legal standing to make such a call. A riot ensued. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agreed to reform fuzzy language in the original 1887 law.

Electoral College Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act solidifies the smooth transfer of power after a safe and fair election.

Remember: the National Popular Vote bill retains the Electoral College as its basis, so we are pleased to see improvements and clarifications around presidential elections.

Independent State Legislature Theory

In early December 2022, the US Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether state courts could rule on state voting issues or whether the state legislatures have absolute power over those laws. If the Independent State Legislature Theory stands, there would be no checks and balances between the legislative and judicial branches of state government. This ruling will have wide-reaching implications and so we are watching closely for the Supreme Court’s decision.
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November – 2022 Updates

November 21, 2022 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

Post Midterm Election Update

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As Americans, we can be extremely proud of a record turnout in a midterm election. We are still nearly split into two distinctive factions. Democracy prevails because centrist Americans came out in droves to defeat extremists. Americans know a lie when they hear it. Even under economic pressure, Americans supported Democratic principles over their own wallets.

With Democracy on the ballot, millions used their vote to affirm their belief in our Democratic system of one person, one vote.

While many election deniers won congressional seats, Democrats held the Senate majority. The House of Representatives is not overwhelmingly Republican.

Secretary of State positions didn’t flip Red. These offices are critical when affirming voting proprieties meet state and federal laws.

Governors also hold extraordinary power in certifying the presidential vote. They hold the veto pen against overreaching state legislators. Mainstream candidates won over extremists in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona and Nevada.

Thank you, American voters, for rejecting the premise that, “if I lose, you cheated”.

Coincidentally, most losing candidates have conceded. Another great tribute to Democracy.

What does all this mean for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?

  • Americans understand the power of one person, one vote.
  • The person with the most votes wins.
  • Complacency was dispelled.
  • The complexity of the Electoral College needs to be aligned with these facts, one person, one vote and the majority wins.
  • The compact needs 75 Electoral Votes to go into effect. Here are states that seem most likely to pass it in the next 2-4 years: Michigan (15), Wisconsin (10), Minnesota (10), Pennsylvania (19), Arizona (11), Nevada (6)

What’s next in Florida?

  • Train more subject matter experts
  • Speaking engagements throughout the state
  • Educate lawmakers
  • Announce new Florida House sponsor and strategize with him and other interested legislators to focus our efforts
  • Target members of the committees to which NPVIC has been referred with NPV messages and visits…
  • Get a committee hearing
  • Support other states in passing NPV

Volunteer and donate here.

November 2022 League of Women Voters’ Hot Topics

Presentation at LWV Orange County Hot Topics in Orlando, FL, by Kathleen Crampton “Make Every Vote Count: How to Restore Fair and Trusted Presidential Elections”, November 9, 2022, moderated by Mike Lafferty.

Left to right in the picture below:  Valerie Schultz, Floridians4NPV Chair, Seminole County; Louise Thompson, Floridians4NPV Co-Chair Orange County; Kathleen Crampton, State Chair of Floridians4NPV; Anne Coppenhaver, Floridians4NPV Co-Chair Orange County.

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September 2022 – In the News

October 7, 2022 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

Welcome to the September 2022 edition of In the News. We hope you continue to find interesting our sampling of news about the popular vote from various media outlets around the country. Email us with comments or questions at NPVLWVFL@gmail.com or visit us at FloridiansforNPV.com. And feel free to forward this to a friend or colleague.

Click here to read the entire addition of In the News.

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July 2022 – Update

July 22, 2022 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

League of Women Voters Makes National Popular Vote a “Moonshot” Priority

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The League of Women Voters held its National Convention in Denver and virtually from June 23-25.

The National Popular Vote movement started in 2006 as a catalyst to ensure the candidate with the most votes nationally is elected President. By continuing to use the Electoral College, states decide to have their Electors cast their state votes for the candidate who wins in all 50 states, not the winner in their state.

The League of Women Voters has supported direct election of the president since 1970, and the National Popular Vote as an option since 2010.

In all 15 states and DC, the state Leagues have been instrumental in getting the bill passed. State Leagues in other jurisdictions have varying levels of commitment depending on local membership preferences and scope.

In Florida we have a devoted team of LWV from around the state who support NPV by speaking to civic groups and legislators to ensure reliable information is disseminated.

Our Florida leadership, including Kathleen Crampton, Anne Coppenhaver, Jan Lonsdale, Debra Chandler, organized a caucus and resolution for the entire convention to enshrine NPV into the LWV two-year plan “Making Democracy Work”.

“Electing the President by Popular Vote” was passed overwhelmingly by the delegates. We celebrate all the hard work and dedication of our League members from around the country who contributed to this year’s success.

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Girls Scouts of Southeast Florida Honor Floridians for NPV Founder

Congratulations to Kathleen R. Crampton the 2022 Emerald Awards honoree in the Go-getter category!! She is passionate about ensuring every vote counts and that everyone has the right to vote, putting that passion into action by founding Floridians for the National Popular Vote. She understands how to motivate people and work with a team to get things done.

We are so proud of Kathleen and her state-wide team of devoted volunteers who tirelessly provide their time and energy to educate the public and Legislators about the National Popular Vote law.

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May 2022 – Updates

May 26, 2022 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

Five of nine currently sitting Supreme Court justices were appointed by Presidents who lost the popular vote. How is that possible? The winner-take-all used in 48 states causes 38 states to be reliably Red or Blue while the remaining 12 battleground states determine the winner of the Electoral College vote.

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February 2022 – Updates

February 12, 2022 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

Perhaps you’ve heard of the Electoral Count Act. It’s been in the news lately. It passed in 1887, after the highly disputed election of 1876 and close elections in 1880 and 1884. It’s a complicated and ambiguous piece of legislation. It aims to enforce states’ rights to decide their presidential election laws and take the US Congress out of it, for the most part.

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Nov. & Dec. – Updates

November 30, 2021 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

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Senate Bill Filed

Senator Victor Torres filed the National Popular Vote bill. It is assigned SB584 for the 2022 Florida Legislative session that starts January 11 and runs through March 11. It’s been assigned to 3 Senate committees: Ethics and Elections, Judiciary, Rules.

Representative Joseph Geller filed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact for the 2022 Legislative Session. House Bill #69 is assigned to both the Public Integrity and Elections Committee and the Judiciary Committee.

Click on any of these links and you can view the members of that specific committee. We appreciate your help in contacting your legislator and requesting a hearing of the bill. If you need a subject matter expert, reach out to us at npvic1@gmail.com and we will assist you in any way we can.

Successful Michael Steele Events

Michael Steele sold out three venues: The Forum Club of Palm Beach, The League of Women Voters Palm Beach County’s Warriors and Heroes VIP Reception and the Florida Atlantic University Department of Political Science OLLI auditorium.

He repeated his motto, “I am an American, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order” throughout his presentations. Mr. Steele’s comments were welcomed by all. He truly exemplifies the leadership we want and need.

For Michael Steele’s interview with The Palm Beach Post, click here.

Pictured below: Representative Joseph Geller, LWV FL President Cecile Scoon, LWV PBC Kathi Gundlach, Floridians for NPV Chair Kathleen Crampton

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Floridians for NPV Team Below: Kathleen Crampton, Tracey Wiseman, Deb Mazzaferro, Cynthia Archbold, Angie Wegner, with the Honorable Michael Steele at the Forum Club of Palm Beach

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Endorsement

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) recently added the following paragraph to its official platform statement, under the heading of Defending Democracy.

  • Electoral College Reform: The current Electoral College system can result in the unjust election of a president opposed by a majority of the American people. Since elimination of the Electoral College would require a Constitutional amendment, we support the adoption of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact by as many states as necessary, which provides that upon adoption by states whose electoral votes total at least 270, the states in the Compact would agree to cast their electoral votes for the presidential candidate receiving the most popular votes nationally, irrespective of the results in their particular state.

The founder and Chair of JDCA is Ron Klein, a former member Florida House of Representatives (1992-1996), a former member and Democratic leader of the Florida Senate (1996-2006), and a former member of the House of Representatives (2006-2010) from Florida’s 22nd congressional district (Broward and Palm Beach Counties). He is currently a partner at the law firm of Holland & Knight.

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October 2021 Updates

October 29, 2021 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

National Popular Vote Filed in Florida

Representative Joseph Geller filed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact for the 2022 Legislative Session. House Bill #69 is assigned to The Public Integrity and Elections Committee and the Judiciary Committee. Follow the links to see who is on the committees. We encourage you to reach out to these representatives in support of the National Popular Vote.

Senator Victor Torres filed the National Popular Vote Interstate compact for the 2022 Legislative Session. It’s assigned Senate Bill #584.

You can get involved!

The Path to Getting a National Popular Vote for President Goes through Michigan

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The Yes On National Popular Vote campaign in Michigan is a key step to achieving the national goal of guaranteeing the Presidency to the candidate who gets the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC.

This is the first time a citizen-initiated petition has launched a state-wide campaign to pass the National Popular Vote.

Why Michigan? Why now?

The NPV bill was introduced in 2006, and now has 195 of the 270 electoral votes committed by 16 jurisdictions. By going directly to the people, Michigan can add their 15 Electoral Votes to the total.

Not every state allows this type of citizen-driven initiative. Michigan does.

You can tell your friends in Michigan about the bill. You can donate to fund the 340,000+ signatures that are needed. And you can volunteer when we need phone banking next October and November.

Michael Steele Lectures on November 8th (Zoom & in person) and 9th (in person)

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Michael Steele, former Republican Lt. Governor of Maryland, Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, and Political Analyst for Multiple Political Forums offers a lecture on the national popular vote for president. Bio here.

Where: FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium
When: November 9, 2021 at 2 PM ET

Tickets Available Here
Exclusive Mavericks & Heroes event for League of Women Voters Members only: November 9 at 12 PM ET @ FAU: Details here

Prefer to Zoom?

Michael Steele will also speak at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

When: November 8, 2021 at 12 PM ET (in-person event starts at 11)
Zoom Tickets: Details here.

Learn More: Webinars and Recordings on NPV

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A list of upcoming and previously recorded training sessions are here.

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Representative Geller Introduces HB # 69 – NPV

September 13, 2021 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

Representative Joseph Geller Introduces HB # 69 which is an  “Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote”.  To read more click here.

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July 2021 Update

July 2021 Update

July 24, 2021 in NPV Florida Monthly Updates

How the 2020 Census Results Effect NPV

In April, the census reapportionment data was released with Florida gaining one electoral college vote along with Montana, Colorado, Oregon, and North Carolina. Several states lost an elector, while Texas added 2.

Overall, the National Popular Vote bill, which has passed in 16 jurisdictions, lost 1 vote toward our goal of 270 for the bill to take effect. NPV now has 195 committed Electoral Votes toward implementation. Read more here.

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Why are states racing to pass new voting laws?

The Electoral College! Individual states are concerned with their specific outcomes, known as winner-take-all, in presidential elections.

Winner-take-all laws in 48 of 50 states determine that the plurality winner in that state takes ALL the Electors in the state even if it’s only a one vote difference. They don’t concern themselves with the national popular vote (the winner in all 50 states combined).

Only 10-12 states are considered “battleground” states… and worth fighting over. Using this map, if you hover over any of the battleground states, you’ll see why votes in those locations are more important than others: Georgia and Arizona were won by .5% or less, Pennsylvania by 1.2%, Wisconsin by .7%, North Carolina by 1.4%. Ninety percent of all campaigning happens in those few states, but if all votes counted equally, then a larger difference per state wouldn’t matter if it were Red or Blue. Large numbers of voters from both parties are disenfranchised by winner-take-all laws. Examples are Ohio, Virginia, Maine and Texas.

Now you know why both sides are so invested in voting laws that count or don’t count even a small portion of their population. Read more here.

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Michael Steele Supports the National Popular Vote

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Floridians for National Popular Vote is pleased to announce that Michael Steele will speak at the Lifelong Learning Auditorium at FAU Boca Raton on why the National Popular Vote is such an elegant solution to fairly elect the president while preserving the Electoral College. As he says. “I’m an American, a conservative and a Republican, in that order……”

Be sure to save November 9, 2021 at 2 PM. The event will be in-person as well as recorded for later viewing. Stay tuned for details on how to register.
The event is co-sponsored by Floridians for NPV, League of Women Voters Palm Beach Country, Florida Atlantic University, and FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

In the News

Our Editor is on hiatus for the rest of the summer, so we’ll be resuming our monthly summary of national articles related to the National Popular Vote when she returns. If you see an article or editorial you think we should share, please forward it or a link to it to NPVFL1@gmail.com. For past issues, visit our archive.

Debunking Most Common Myths about a National Popular Vote

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Monday, July 26

7:00 PM ET /  4:00 PM PT

Sign up here

The National Popular Vote founders review the most common misconceptions that people have about electing the President by National Popular Vote with a focus on preparing attendees to respond to this opposition themselves. This is good for individuals who want to be better informed about the bill, and/or be better able to respond to these misconceptions on their own.
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