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Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation

Building Black Civic Power in Florida

We educate, organize, and mobilize Black Floridians so our communities have the knowledge, leadership, and power to fully participate in a barrier‑free democracy.

Leadership

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Salandra Benton

Executive Director, FCBCP

Convener, BWR

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Gwen Tucker

Director of Administration

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Alberta L. Clinkscales

Program Director, Economic Development

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Karen Campbell Miller

Senior Advisor, Black Youth Vote

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Richard Ross

Chair, Black Men's Roundtable

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Pastor Deanna Smith

Faith Based, State Organizer

Florida Black Women's Roundtable turns 20 this year!

Upcoming Events

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Voter Education

Florida Division of Elections

• How to register to vote online and in-person
• How to request an absentee ballot
• Polling locations
• Information on voter ID and MORE!

State Voter Registration Form

• Your state voter registration form
• Steps on how to register to vote

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Please contact the state elections office for any exceptions or laws on the use of this form.

Vote-by-Mail Application

• How to request a vote-by-mail form
• Steps to how to vote-by-mail

 

Please contact the state’s elections office for more information

VoteRiders Voter ID Help

• Provides a list of acceptable forms of Voter ID
• FAQs on Voter ID requirements
• Get help getting a voter ID

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Please contact the state’s elections office for more information

Primary Election 2026

  • Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to UOCAVA voters: July 4, 2026

  • Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters: July 9 – 16, 2026

  • Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation: July 20, 2026

  • Deadline to request the ballot by mail: August 6, 2026

  • Early voting period (mandatory period): August 8 – 15, 2026

(Contact Supervisor of Elections for optional days of early voting)

  • Election Day:  August 18, 2026

General Election 2026

  • Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to UOCAVA voters: September 19, 2026

  • Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters:  September 24 2026 – October 1, 2026

  • Deadline to register to vote:  October 5, 2026

  • Deadline to request the ballot by mail October 22, 2026

  • Early voting period (mandatory period):  October 24 – 31, 2026

(Contact Supervisor of Elections for optional days of early voting)

  • Election Day:  November 3, 2026

Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation

P.O. Box 954
Titusville, FL 32781
321.285.6297
info@fcbcp.org

Advancing Black civic engagement and leadership across Florida through education, advocacy, and community organizing.

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© 2026 Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation. All rights reserved.

Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 80-0659599. Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Registration No. CH34794. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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