I have been telling reporters for months that the law I thought was having the biggest impact on voter turnout is Florida’s new law curtailing voter registration drives by third party groups like the League of Women Voters.

However, this press release explains: “Civic groups and Florida voters scored a decisive victory today when a federal judge indicated he will permanently remove controversial restrictions on community-based voter registration drives.  Federal Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued an order stating the court will grant the group’s request to permanently remove the restrictions once he receives confirmation that a federal appeals court has dismissed the case.  The League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote, and the Florida Public Interest Research Group Education Fund (PIRG) filed a lawsuit in December challenging the restrictions. Judge Hinkle temporarily blocked enforcement of the law in May, saying the restrictions violated the U.S. Constitution and federal law.”

This is a big deal.  Look at the impact such laws may have had on party registrations.

Tallahassee, FL –