Pinellas County Voter Blog
Here’s Exactly What Those Mail Ballot Tracker Statuses Mean
Did you know that you can track your mail ballot once you’ve sent it in? Well, you can, and it’s one of the simplest ways you can protect your vote. All you need is a computer or smartphone with internet access. To check the status of your ballot, go to the Pinellas County Supervisor of […]
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Changed Your Mind About Voting By Mail? Here’s How to Vote in Person
So you signed up to vote by mail, but now that Election Day is near, you’ve decided you’d rather vote in person. Good news — you can! The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections makes it easy to change how you plan to vote. You just have to know a few things! The most important thing […]
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Provisional Ballots in Pinellas County
Provisional ballots provide rights to people whose eligibility to vote is in question. The vast majority of people in Pinellas County and across Florida will likely not encounter a provisional ballot, but knowing what it is can prepare you in case you need to fill one out at the polls. What is a Provisional Ballot? […]
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Florida’s Voter Identification Laws
You might have heard discussions about voter identification laws, but what does that really mean for you? What do you need to have with you when you go to the polls? Keep reading to answer common questions about voter identification requirements in Pinellas County so you’re prepared once Election Day comes around. What Are […]
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What You Need to Know About Early Voting in Pinellas County
The 2020 general election is on Nov. 3, but you don’t have to wait until then to cast your vote! Early voting in Pinellas County officially starts Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The hours for early voting in Pinellas County are daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pinellas County residents […]
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The Mini Guide To Voter Registration in Florida
Election season is incredibly exciting for anyone who wants to make their voice heard and participate in their civic duty. A ballot is more than a piece of paper. It has the power to change the course of American history, or at least change who will represent you and lead you in the coming years. […]
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Not Sure Where You’ll Be Living on Election Day? Here’s What You Need to Know
Moving can be pretty stressful — and that’s the case even when there isn’t a presidential election on the horizon. Add an election to the mix, and suddenly a whole new set of questions arise. Where should I be registered to vote? What address should I use? Is it OK if my ID hasn’t been […]
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6 Reasons Why Voting By Mail in Pinellas County Is Safe
The effects of the pandemic may take several months to subside, which means we still may be practicing social distancing by the time we cast our ballots in the August and November elections. That’s why the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area is encouraging everyone to sign up to receive vote-by-mail ballots […]
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What You Need to Know About This Year’s St. Petersburg City Elections
This November will find St. Pete and Seminole voters electing a number of City Council members; voters in Seminole will also elect a mayor. But before we can jump into the full-throated action of the November 5 Election Day, we must first nail down the candidates for the St Pete City Council districts 3, 5, […]
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A Quick Guide to the Responsibilities of the St. Petersburg City Council
The primary and general elections for St. Petersburg City Council are coming our way sooner than you think. Fifteen candidates are running for the four City Council seats available in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7, up for election in the Aug. 27 primaries. The top two vote-getters in each district will be on the […]
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The LWVSPA Is Nonpartisan. Here’s What That Means – and Why It Matters
With all the attention on election interference, fake Twitter and Facebook accounts, biased news sources and a deeply divided electorate, why is it that the League of Women Voters (LWV), and by association, the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area (LWVSPA), continue to be relied upon as a source of comprehensive and […]
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At-Large Districts: Here’s What Voters Should Know About Them
In the upcoming Pinellas County elections, to be held Nov. 5, the city of Seminole will vote on two City Council seats that are defined as “at-large.” During the County school board elections that were held last year, there were three candidates running for at-large seats. (The other four were running in what the Pinellas […]
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