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Earlier this month, all U.S. Congressional and Florida legislative candidates appearing on the ballot in the primary and/or general elections were invited to participate in a questionnaire. Candidates were asked to identify whether they support or oppose a range of concerns that are important to our faith community and are anticipated to come before lawmakers in the coming term.

On July 13, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Conscience Protection Act of 2016 on a vote of 245-182. The measure provides legal protection from government discrimination for all health care providers, entities and health insurance plans that choose not to participate in abortions based on moral or religious objections.

On June 30, the day before it was scheduled to go into effect, a federal judge issued an injunction on two provisions of a law that establishes certain regulations for abortion clinics. HB 1411 was passed earlier this year by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott.

In order to vote in Florida's primary election, you must register to vote by August 1. Florida is a closed primary state. Only voters who are registered members of political parties may vote for respective party candidates in a primary election - unless there is no opposition in the general election. All registered voters may vote in non-partisan races.