Nearly 1.5 million people in Florida are excluded from voting because of prior convictions. Now, we have an opportunity to restore the ability to vote to Floridians who have served their time and paid their debt to society.

On Saturday, August 5th, Women’s March Florida is joining local organizations and activists to plan a day of Petition Parties, where Floridians will head out in their communities to gather petition signatures.

Our first goal is simple: We need to gather 1 million signatures from registered Florida voters by December 31, 2017. If we get the required signatures, this issue will be on the November 2018 ballot, and we can vote to change the law.

Find a local event on this map or create your own

Gathering petitions is simple but important work. Volunteers all across the state have organized events to collect the signatures. Some will fan out at a local mall or sporting event. Others are going door-to-door in their own neighborhoods. We’ll provide all the tools and training you need — blank petitions, basic instructions, and helpful advice.

• Don't see an event? We have all the resources you need to host one yourself. Check out our resource guide and get started!

• Can’t organize an event on the 5th? This campaign is continuing, so please plan an event that works for you and add it to the map.

• Can’t find an event in your area and don’t want to plan one? Check out People Power's Map!

• Don't have a lot of people to invite? No problem, a couple of people can get a lot of petitions signed!

Learn more about this issue

Leading up to Saturday’s Petition Parties, Women’s March Florida invites you to join one of four live phone calls this week with extraordinary activists to discuss the significance and strategies of the Second Chances campaign. These calls are open to the public and all are welcome.

• Tuesday, August 1st, 7pm: Linda Sarsour, Racial Justice Activist and Women’s March Co-Chair
• Wednesday, August 2nd, 7pm: Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and Marina Welch, Captain of Women’s March Florida - Tampa
• Thursday, August 3rd, 7pm: Itohan Ighodaro, State Director for the Second Chances State Alignment Group
• Friday, August 4th, 7pm: Carmen Perez, Civil Rights Activist and Women’s March Co-Chair

Register to attend these phone calls

This could be one of the most consequential election campaigns in the country in 2018. If we’re going to win, we’ll need everyone involved.

Sign up now to attend a signature gathering event to restore ability to vote in Florida.

Thank you for all you do.