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Florida’s U.S. Senate seat is on the Aug. 18 primary ballot in both parties. Candidates, bios, key issues, endorsements, and campaign finance data.
Who’s Running in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race? Read More »
Two Republicans, incumbent Daniel Kowal and challenger Daniel Zegarac, are competing for Collier County Commission District 4 in the Aug. 18, 2026 primary.
Who’s Running for Collier County Commission District 4 in the August Primaries Read More »
Three seats on the five-member Collier County School Board are up for election this year. Districts 1 and 3 were uncontested: newcomer Jeffrey Donaldson and incumbent Kelly Mason, respectively, will be deemed elected. District 5 is the only contested School Board race, with incumbent Timothy Moshier facing challenger Ford Dalusma.
Who’s Running for Collier County School Board in the August Primaries Read More »
Two seats on the 20th Judicial Circuit Court are on the ballot in the August 18 primary — both nonpartisan races open to all registered voters in the circuit. In Group 19, incumbent Judge James Stewart faces challenger Vera Bergermann. In Group 27, incumbent Judge Amanda Levy-Reis faces challenger Ryan Kuhl. Both incumbents were appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025 and are seeking their first elected terms.
Who’s Running for 20th Circuit Court Judge in the August Primaries Read More »
Candidate qualifying has ended, setting the field for the 2026 elections. See which races will appear on the August primary ballot, which will be decided in November, and which candidates were elected without opposition.
What’s on the 2026 Ballot for Collier County Voters? Read More »
Collier County’ will hold its primary elections on August 18 and vote-by-mail ballots will be sent out beginning July 7. Knowing who you elect and how local elections work is the first step in being an informed voter.
Be A More Informed Voter in Collier County’s August Primaries Read More »
The laws governing primary elections in Florida are different from those in other states, and some rules even vary by political party. An understanding of Florida’s primary election process is crucial if you want your vote to make a difference.
Florida’s Primary Election Process Read More »
Eight candidates are running for three Naples City Council seats in the Feb. 3, 2026, election. In this post: candidate backgrounds, questionnaire responses, endorsements, and campaign finance information to support informed voting.
Naples City Council Candidates — 2026 Read More »
The Naples City Council elections are a week away — on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Three of the council’s six seats are on the ballot.
Naples City Council elections are just weeks away Read More »
In this post: highlights from recent meetings of the Collier County Commission and School Board
Collier County Commission and School Board News – June 13, 2025 Read More »
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