Equal Ground

08/28/2026

Candidate for Governor Byron Donald’s has officially declined to support the Florida Voting Rights Act if it passes stating “Florida has the best election laws in the country, and we’re going to make sure we keep our elections secure.”

'This proposal would make Florida’s elections look more like California’s.'

08/27/2026

Update: Where do Florida’s gubernatorial candidates stand on the Florida Voting Rights Act? We asked every candidate to sign a simple pledge to support and work to pass the Act — and we’re sharing their responses in a transparent, nonpartisan pledge tracker. We have since updated the tracker to reflect the candidates who will appear on the General election ballot. Additionally, David Jolly has committed to pass the Florida Voting Rights Act if elected.

Update: Donalds has made an official statement declaring he would not support the passage of the FLVRA

08/26/2026

Join us and our partners in the this weekend for the St. John’s Legislative debrief and final tour stop. Participants will get legislative session updates, hear from community leaders, and discover ways to stay engaged and fight for the issues that matter to our community as we prepare for the 2026 Election cycle. This event is free and open to the public https://www.mobilize.us/equalground/event/984585/

08/24/2026

Join our Executive Director and Floridians for Democracy to for the RALLY OF HOPE, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 3 PM ET at Mount Olive AME Church in Fort Myers, Florida. The event will also be livestreamed so individuals across Florida and the nation can participate.

This gathering holds special significance as it takes place one day after the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington, honoring the continued work of building a stronger, more engaged democracy.

Together, we can help bring communities together, encourage civic participation, and remind people that meaningful change begins when we show up. https://www.eventzilla.net/e/rally-of-hope-2138669694

08/20/2026

Prepare now to participate. The 2026 General Election Ballot has officially been set. Register to vote or update your registration, request your vote by mail ballot if you don’t wish to vote early in-person or on election and make sure others know this important information. Visit https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

08/18/2026

Today is the Florida Primary Election Day! Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM EST. Please notify your friend and family. In the event that you or someone you know may have issues at your polling place or general questions please contact the Election Protection Hotline.

08/17/2026

TODAY: Join us for a Statewide Day-Before-Election Phone Bank during our Florida Black Political Empowerment Call as we come together for one final push to engage, educate, and mobilize Black communities across Florida ahead of Election Day.

With Election Day just hours away, every conversation matters. During this special action, volunteers and community partners from across the state will make calls to voters, share important election information, answer questions, and encourage our communities to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Whether you are an experienced phone banker or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome! Training, instructions, and everything you need to participate will be provided.

Let’s finish strong! Together, we can reach voters across Florida and make sure our communities are informed, empowered, and ready to vote. https://us.list-manage.com/IQt0O_h7jrh?e=a47fa8c50c&c2id=d7554c00c650f60d46482a88c631e497

08/14/2026

Genesis Robinson, executive director of Florida voting-rights organization Equal Ground, said voters are embracing the prospect of choosing new leaders.

“I think Black voters are excited about the opportunity to have new leadership,” Robinson said. “We have seen a failure amongst current elected leaders to address some of the issues that are central and priority to our community.”

With early voting underway in Florida’s August primary, Black civic organizations are urging voters to make a plan, learn the rules and cast ballots in races that could shape their

08/13/2026

Did your legislator make the list?

These Florida lawmakers earned an A on our People First Report Card for standing up to powerful special interests during the 2026 Legislative Session.
How did your legislator do? Check out the full report at FloridaReportCard.com

08/13/2026

This past weekend we joined the League of Women Voters of Orange County, volunteers and partners for “Unite & Rise” a final push event to send thousands of targeted text messages and handwritten postcards to precinct residents in Orange County! We were also joined by Engage Florida, Central Florida Urban League, All Voting is Local, the ACLU of Florida, Common Cause, Florida Rising, the NAACP and the “Divine Nine” Fraternities and Sororities — Omega Psi Phi (Chi Tau Chapter), Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. (Delta Omicron Omega Chapter) and Phi Beta Sigma (Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter) at Shiloh Baptist Church in Paramore.