Critics of SB 7050 say the new law creates unnecessary hurdles for voters, including increasing penalties for clerical errors made by third-party voter registration groups and forcing voters who want to vote by mail to reapply before every election.
Local activist Demetrius Jifunza and Sarasota Magazine associate editor Isaac Eger appeared on WSLR 96.5 on Wednesday to talk about felons' voting rights.
To draw attention to the issue, County Commission candidate Mike Cosentino wore a cowboy hat, a muscle-padded suit and a cape to a public hearing on the topic.
Voters are again being asked to decide whether Sarasota County Commissioners should be elected by the residents of their district or by the county as a whole.
Voter registration applications may still be submitted online and in-person through 7 p.m. today. Applications postmarked with today's date will also be counted.