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Ballot Explained
Civic education is at the heart of CivicCurrent. Here's a plain-language guide to the offices on your Maryland ballot.
Florida State Senators represent a specific district in the Florida Legislature. They create and vote on state laws that affect education, healthcare, transportation, public safety, taxes, and other issues that impact Floridians.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives represent the people of a specific congressional district. They vote on federal laws, the national budget, taxes, healthcare, immigration, and many other issues that affect people across the country. Each representative also helps constituents with federal agencies and advocates for the needs of their district in Congress.
The commissioner of agriculture supports Florida’s farmers, protects the state’s food supply and natural resources, helps prevent wildfires, and protects consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
orida’s chief financial officer manages the state’s finances, watches how public money is spent, oversees insurance-related services, investigates financial and insurance fraud, and serves as the state fire marshal.
The Florida attorney general is the state’s chief legal officer. The office protects consumers, fights fraud and certain statewide crimes, represents Florida in court, and takes legal action on behalf of the state and its residents.
Your County Commissioner represents your neighborhood on the County Commission. They vote on how county money is spent and make decisions about services like transportation, parks, roads, housing, and public safety.
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