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OCTOBER 18, 2006

Signs Banned From Polling Places

Circuit Judge Janet Ferris agreed with the Florida Democratic Party that posting signs in polling places that alert voters that Joe Negron is running in place of Mark Foley violates state law.

Ferris granted their request for an emergency injuction on Wednesday, which prevents supervisors of elections from posting such signs.

opinion.pdf

Update! Secretary of State's Office plans to appeal.

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