League of Women Voters of Tallahassee

08/20/2026

1972 - Reubin Askew was Florida's governor and Florida Supreme Court Justices were elected by voters. That changed four years later with an amendment to the state constitution. Now appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate, justices face periodic merit retention votes on general election ballots.

In 2026, Justice Muniz will be up for a merit retention vote.. In 2027, Justice Labarga will reach the mandatory retirement age. Whoever wins the governorship in November, 2026, will appoint a new justice for senate consideration.

In 1972, David McCain won the Group 3 seat and served until 1975, when he resigned after being accused of bribery. He was later accused of drug smuggling and was a fugitive for the rest of his life.

08/18/2026

Today is the day… go out to the polls and vote!

08/18/2026

Polls are open! It's time for all registered voters to exercise their right and responsibility to vote. Still not sure about some races? Check out VOTE411.org to learn about the candidates on your ballot. Voting today will shape tomorrow! 🗳☑️

Today, August 18, is Election Day, it's the last chance to vote in the 2026 Primary Election. Voters must vote at their assigned neighborhood polling place. Polling places are open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Find your polling place using your voter information card, the Voter Information Lookup, or by calling us at (850) 606‑8683.

Voter Information Lookup: https://www.leonvotes.gov/Registration/Check-Your-Info

For your election information please visit. LeonVotes.gov

08/17/2026

Election Day is tomorrow… here are some frequently asked questions you should know!

08/14/2026

The primary elections are often misunderstood… here are some facts about our local elections that you should know!

08/13/2026

Check out the rest of this August events! Hope to see you all there 😊

08/13/2026

When all women vote, we can change the world!

This stamp, issued in 2020, commemorates the centennial celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. The clothes these suffragists wear and the banners they bear display the official colors of the National Woman’s Party — purple, white and gold. These are also the colors of the League of Women Voters.

Vote now at early voting sites or on election day, August 18, at your precinct polling place. Find out where that is -> LeonVotes.gov

08/12/2026

The League continues to fight for the rights of voters. Your membership helps make this possible! Thank you for recognizing that together we are stronger.

Not a member yet? https://www.lwvtallahassee.org/member-resources/join-us

A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

08/11/2026

Early voting has now started! Make sure to keep note of these important election dates. For more information visit: https://www.leonvotes.gov and https://www.vote411.org