When the state is “unable to process your request” for democratic participation...

Public records request to the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court in Florida for communications with the Public Interest Legal Foundation and other organizations about outstanding fines and fees for individuals with prior felony convictions, during election season.

Hillsborough County, Florida, stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for voter wait time data for each physical polling location utilized during early voting for the 2016 and 2018 general elections.

Most formerly incarcerated Floridians will not be able to cast their votes this Tuesday. 

Loyalty over truth and political advantage over public service and safety are hallmarks of authoritarianism.

We launched our State Accountability Project in March with the goal of shedding light on voter suppression and election issues. Here's a look at what we've discovered so far in Florida.

Records from the Hillsborough County Clerk's Office in Florida in response to American Oversight's request for records related to the implementation of Florida SB 7066 which concerns the voting rights of individuals with a prior felony conviction.

Public records request to Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office seeking records reflecting its role in implementing Florida SB 7066, including any records related to determining if an individual with a prior felony conviction has completed all terms of his or her sentence and how such information is shared.

Public records request to Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office seeking email communications with other state and local officials, as well as private collections agents, regarding implementation of Florida SB 7066, including email communications related to how to determine if an individual with a prior felony conviction has completed all terms of his or her sentence and the accuracy of data related to an individual’s completion of his or her sentence. 

Public Records Request to Hillsborough County in Florida seeking directives and guidance from the Florida Director of Elections concerning voter roll maintenance.