Posted: October 27, 2010
FL Senate Candidate changes
In the Florida 12th State Senate District, Jim Norman won the primary but was subsequently disqualified for financial disclosure irregularities. Norman's attorneys are in the Florida First District Court of Appeals arguing to overturn his disqualification. In the meantime, the state Republican party chose a new candidate, Rob Wallace. Norman's name is on the ballot, including for early voting, but votes for Norman will be counted for Wallace, unless Norman wins today or on subsequent appeals. If Kevin Ambler, who lost to Norman in the primary and brought the successful challenge to Norman's qualifications wins, according to Florida Election officials, votes for Norman will be counted for Ambler. This confusion in balloting has kept some voters from the polls, while others have simply voted despite the confusion over candidates.
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