Pinellas County Voter Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

NPR reports that more than 35 million voters have a disability. A third of those people say they’ve had trouble voting: getting to a polling place, reading the ballot, or using the machine. Voters with disabilities have rights and resources to make sure they can cast their ballot. If you are a voter with a disability, […]

A recent study about rejected vote-by-mail ballots in Florida has a lot of voters concerned their ballots may not be counted on Election Day. If you’re concerned about this happening to you, you can take these four steps to ensure your vote-by-mail ballot is counted. 1. Make Sure Your Signature Is Up to Date Elections officials […]

As you fill out your election ballot this fall, you’ll likely notice several judicial retention races that you need to weigh in on. Who are these judges? Who elected them anyway? Why do we vote to retain (or not retain) them? These are all questions that voters ask us almost every election, and we have […]

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 […]

The Florida primary election is on Aug. 28, but you don’t have to wait until then to cast your vote. Early voting in Pinellas County officially starts Saturday, Aug. 18 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 26.   The hours for early voting in Pinellas County are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and […]

Florida’s primary elections take place this year on Aug. 28, 10 weeks before the General Election. The primaries determine who is running for local and statewide offices for the Democratic and Republican parties. But even though you may not be affiliated with a political party, you still face some very important choices on your ballot […]

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. […]

The state of Florida uses a closed primary election to determine the outcome of the elections, meaning voters in Pinellas County and throughout the state will only vote for candidates running in the party they are registered in. Residents without party affiliation will not vote until the General Election. This is different from open primaries, […]