Whether you're a first-time voter in Sarasota County or Manatee County, or an old pro who simply needs a refresher, here's everything you need to know.
Despite widespread impacts from Hurricane Debby in both counties, Supervisors of Elections Ron Turner and James Satcher say all early voting sites are open and ready for voters.
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.
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.
City of Venice voters will elect council members for seats 3 and 4; Town of Longboat Key voters will be voting whether to approve or reject a density referendum.
The new law limits the use of ballot drop boxes and restricts vote-by-mail procedures. Republicans say it cracks down on potential fraud; Democrats say it's voter suppression.
