Get ready to vote in the August 2020 primaries
Vote-by-mail ballots will be on their way to Collier County voters who requested them in less than 30 days. Early voting in Collier County begins August 8 and primary Election Day is August 18.
Voting & Elections
Curated news and posts about voting and elections
Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot Today
With a Vote-By-Mail ballot, you’ll be able to vote on Election Day if coronavirus makes in-person voting unwise or even impossible.
Collier County has spoken: Biden, Trump, and time for a change
In Tuesday’s elections, Collier County voters were clear. The Democrats want Biden, the Republicans want Trump, and City of Naples voters say it’s time for a change.
Who’s Running for Mayor and City Council in Naples’ March Elections?
Naples’ mayor and city council elections are March 17. Incumbents Bill Barnett, Reg Buxton, Michelle McLeod & Ellen Seigel face challengers.
6 Things to Consider When Evaluating Candidates
Deciding who to vote for when faced with state and local elections can be difficult. After you’ve gathered the facts, here are 6 things to consider in deciding how you’ll vote.
Get Ready to Vote in Florida’s March 2020 elections
In this post, I’ll share what you need to know to be ready to vote in Florida’s March 2020 Presidential Preference Primaries and Naples City Council elections. In future posts, I’ll write about the candidates for the City of Naples …
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Party Affiliation and Florida as a Closed Primary State

Florida is one of just nine “closed primary” states. Here’s what that means, why it is important, and my “unorthodox suggestion” …
Naples City Council, Collier County Elections
There will be lots of state and local elections on Collier voters’ ballots next year.
Update: My post about the Naples City Council Special Election
In my post Monday about the Naples City Council special election, I wrote that candidate Bill Moss did not respond to my emailed invitations to complete to my candidate questionnaire. Later that day, Mr. Moss informed me that my emails were in his …
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Naples City Council Special Election
There will be a special election on April 2nd to fill a seat on the nonpartisan Naples City Council for a term that will end on February 1, 2022. The seat became vacant last month when Councilor Linda Penniman resigned due to the health …