Second Chances Florida

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Through the hard work of an energetic grassroots movement, Amendment 4 is uniting Floridians across the Sunshine State under the simple belief: when a debt is paid, its paid.

Vote Yes on Amendment 4 to return the eligibility to vote to Floridians who have made past mistakes, completed all terms of their sentence as ordered by a judge, and paid their debt in full.

Nearly 1.4 million people in Florida are permanently excluded from voting because of a past felony conviction. even after they have paid their debt in full. Florida is one of only four states with a lifetime ban on voting.

Desmond's Story

"Through the hard work of Florida voters and unwavering dedication of a truly grassroots movement, we have reached a historic milestone and have officially placed the Amendment 4, the Voting Restoration Amendment, on the ballot..."

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Susanne's Story

“From the minute I walked through the gate in prison everybody kept telling me, ‘You don’t look like you belong here.’”

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Alan's Story

"I was wounded in Vietnam in 1967, shot through the chest. I was awarded the Purple Heart. I have been arrested only once during my 40 years in Florida. That happened about 10 years ago, but I still can't vote."

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Clarence's Story

"Any American who has served his time should be able to vote, and especially veterans who have served their country. Everyone deserves a second chance."

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Brett & Mallery's Story

"My story is not unique. I've met hundreds of people with very similar backgrounds and stories of redemption, who have come out the other side better for it."

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Sheriff McNeil's Story

“Restoring a person’s eligibility to vote gives them an opportunity for redemption and a chance to be full members of their community..."

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Mike's Story

"The ability to vote…reduces recidivism and makes it much more likely that returning citizens will become productive members of society and contribute to this country that we all know and love."

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Ash's Story

“People believe in forgiveness, redemption, restoration and, ultimately, second chances. It is why voters from all corners of the state and all walks of life..."

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Anne's Story

"Our men and women in uniform come back from the battlefield and the number-one priority is making home feel like home again."

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Pierry's Story

"I can’t imagine if I made a mistake and paid my dues that I would lose that privilege and ability to vote. I’m still a citizen and so are they. Our ability to vote is our ability to speak in a democratic society."

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Pastor Daniels' Story

“We all, in some sense have a need to be redeemed. The premise of what we teach is forgiveness.”

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Andrew's Story

"Having access to voting, the ability to vote, is fundamental to being an American and a Floridian."

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