Planning ahead! Here are my plans for researching and writing about the candidates and issues on the August ballot so you can plan your own research and when to vote accordingly.
If you requested a Vote-By-Mail ballot, you will likely receive it in the next day or so. Please don’t be in a rush to complete it and send it in. Be patient so you will have the benefit of my research in making your election choices.
The deadline to return your voted ballot to the Supervisor of Elections is 7 PM on Election Day, August 20, so there’s plenty of time.
In this post, you will find:
- My planned posts
- Other opportunities to be informed
- Key dates and deadlines
I hope you find it helpful.
Planned Posts
I plan to complete my deep dives into the following ballot questions by mid- August. Posts I’ve already published are linked.
- The August Primary Ballot
- School Board Candidates
- Collier County District 3 Candidates
- Collier County District 5 Candidates
- Supervisor of Elections Candidates
- Property Appraiser Candidates
- Circuit Court Judge Candidates
- Greater Naples Fire Referendum
- State Representative Candidates
- U.S. Senate Republican Candidates
- U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates
- U.S. House District 26 Candidates
- Collier County Republican State Committeeman/Committeewoman
Learn what’s on YOUR ballot. Download your sample ballot HERE.
Other Opportunities to Be Informed
In addition to my election posts, these opportunities are also available:
July 16 – District 81 State Representative Candidate Forum
Yvette Benarroch and Greg Folley, who are vying to be the Republican Party candidate to represent State House District 81, appeared at a candidate forum moderated by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and hosted by the Naples Reagen Club (formerly the RPOF Chartered Naples Republican Club) on July 16 from 5:45 – 7:00 PM at Stix Sushi & Seafood Restaurant, 4221 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. The winner of the primary will face Democrat Charles “Chuck” Work in the General Election.
July 17 – My GRTV Presentation
I will be giving a presentation called Get Ready to Vote in the August Primaries, hosted by the Naples Daily News, at the South Regional Library on Lely Cultural Parkway from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM on July 17. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is requested.
On-Demand – My Get Ready to Vote Presentation
On Jul. 12, I made the Get Ready to Vote presentation over Zoom, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Collier County. The presentation was recorded.
Key Dates
July 22 – Last Day to Register or Change Your Party Affiliation
Most partisan contests that will appear on your ballot will depend on your residential address and your political party affiliation. Since Florida is a closed primary state, you must be registered as a Republican to vote in that party’s primary or as a Democrat to vote in that party’s primary to cast a vote in a partisan contest.
To register or to make any changes to your voter information, including your party affiliation, contact or visit the Collier Supervisor of Elections office at www.CollierVotes.gov/OVR.
The last day to do so to vote in the August primaries is July 22.
August 8 – Last Day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot
All Vote-By-Mail requests from previous years have expired.
To vote by mail in the 2024 primary election and general election, you must submit a new request. To do so, visit www.colliervotes.gov or call the elections office at (239) 252-8683.
Once you request a Vote-By-Mail ballot, you can view its status, including whether and when the Supervisor of Elections received your request, when your ballot was mailed by their office, when they received your voted ballot, and when it was counted.
Sign up for the Online Ballot Tracker HERE.
August 10 to 17 – Early Voting
Early voting will be available daily from August 10 to August 17 from 10 AM to 6 PM. As long as you are registered to vote in Collier County, you can vote at any of the Early Voting locations across the county.
The Supervisor of Elections encourages you to bring your marked sample ballot with you to help limit time spent in the voting booth and know what voter ID is required when voting in person.
Voters who do not provide an acceptable form of identification will be provided with a provisional ballot.
Visit colliervotes.gov/election-info/vote-early for locations and wait times.
August 20 – Election Day
August 20 is the last opportunity to cast a ballot.
Unlike early voting, you must vote in your assigned precinct on Election Day.
Polling places will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Voters in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.
The Supervisor of Elections encourages voters to have a plan when voting on Election Day. Know where your Election Day polling place is, bring your marked sample ballot with you to help limit time spent in the voting booth, and know what voter ID is required when voting in person.
Conclusion
The purpose of this post is to share my plans so you can plan your own research and voting accordingly. Download your sample ballot today and learn which contests will be on your ballot. Check which party you are currently registered with and make a change if necessary. Begin to follow my posts and the local news to get the latest information before you vote.
Voting is a privilege – and a responsibility. Thank you for wanting to be a more informed voter.