Political observers report that the Florida Senate President raised $1 million at a single campaign event, but the real problem, a two-party plutocracy, is overlooked.

The Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform challenges legislators to "find the courage and take the initiative to build representative democracy in Florida".

Despite a higher than usual turnout and enthusiasm, the Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform says the 2010 midterm elections, like previous elections, highlight the flaws within Florida's electoral system and the nation as a whole.

Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform hosts a Civic Forum on Electoral Reform in Orlando, Saturday, October 9th. Topics include disenfranchisement, voting rights restoration, redistricting, campaign finance reform, and instant runoff voting.

Saturday, October 2nd at Sarasota's Selby Public Library, the Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform will host a “Civic Forum on Electoral Reform”. Expert speakers will cover obstacles and solutions for representative democracy in Florida.