By Archdiocese of Miami -
TALLAHASSEE | The 2022 election season is in full swing and faithful citizens should be using this time to form their consciences, learn about the issues, and research the candidates as they prepare to cast their ballots.
In keeping with its mission, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops seeks to educate Catholics and provide resources to assist the faithful with their responsibility to participate in political life.
To help inform voters, FCCB has developed a comparison between the positions of the two major-party candidates for Florida governor on a range of issues. The information has been compiled directly from policies, public statements, official or campaign websites, and other sources, as of Sept. 13, 2022, for informational purposes only and does not serve as an endorsement of either candidate.
The FCCB is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose candidates.
The FCCB also has prepared a Voter Guide that provides information about Catholic teaching, offers considerations on key topics, and poses questions regarding current issues to assist voters in evaluating candidate positions or political party platforms.
This document is but one tool to help Catholics prepare for the election and is not a substitute for individual research and study. The issues that appear do not represent a complete list of issues that may be of importance to Catholics. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each individual in light of a properly formed conscience in accordance with human reason and the truths of our faith.
Before voting, Catholics are called to consider a wide range of issues, weighing each according to its moral significance. Gaining familiarity with the candidates' positions on issues involving human life and dignity is essential to responsible, faithful citizenship. It is beneficial to research the ballot ahead of time and gather the facts for every proposal and race.
Additional resources intended to help voters make informed decisions can be found on the Election Materials and Guidelines page of the FCCB website. These materials, and those on the website of the U.S. bishops, are approved for distribution in Florida parishes.
Click on the corresponding image to download the Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Comparison (English) | (Spanish) or the Voter Guide (English) | (Spanish).
For more information on political responsibility, see Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United Statesand additional resources located on the websites of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.
General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting began in some counties Oct. 24 and will be available in all counties starting Oct. 29.
Check with your supervisor of elections for voting times and locations in your county.
