Get Ready to Vote

Enter your name and birth date on the "Am I Registered?" page at VoteManatee.gov.

Your polling place has changed if you live in:

Precinct 211, Braden Area Convention Center

Moving to:

The Source Church

3607 US 301, Ellenton, FL 34222

Precinct 227, Plantation Village West, Rec Hall

Moving to: 

Pescara Lake Community Center

570 57th  Ave W., Bradenton

Precinct 423, IMG Academy – Golf Club

Moving to: 

SCF Library & Learning Center – Bldg. 3

5840 26th  St W., Bradenton

Precinct 501, River Strand Golf and Country Club

Moving to: 

Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery

8000 Stone Harbour Loop., Bradenton

Precinct 505, Waterlefe Golf Club

Moving to:

Christ Presbyterian Church

515 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton

Precinct 513, Harvest United Methodist Church

Moving to:

The Catholic Chapel

7704 CR 675, Lakewood Ranch

Precinct 521, Harvest United Methodist Church

Moving to:

Lakewood Ranch Library

16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch

See the full slate of local Democratic candidates at ManateeCountyDemocrats.com/candidates.  

Citizen initiatives on the ballot:

Amendment 3: Legalize marijuana for adults 21 years old and older

Amendment 4: Provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability, which is estimated to be around 24 weeks, or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider

Florida State Legislature initiatives on the ballot: 

Amendment 1: Changes school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan beginning in the November 2026 general election and for primary elections nominating party candidates for the 2026 election

Amendment 2: Establishes a state constitutional right to hunt and fish

Amendment 5: Provide for an annual inflation adjustment for the value of the homestead property tax exemption

Amendment 6:  Repeal a constitutional provision providing for public campaign financing for candidates who agree to spending limits

Phone: (941) 741-3823 Email: info@votemanatee.gov.

Visit in-person at 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 108, Bradenton FL 34205. Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm 

August 20, 2024 Primary Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, July 22, 2024

November 5, 2024 General Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024

 Easy:

· Enroll online at VoteManatee.gov.

· Receive your ballot four weeks before an election.

· You have more time to learn about candidates and amendments.

Quick and Convenient:

· No need to take off from work or school.

· Eliminates waiting in line at the polls.

· Return ballot by mail - or deposit it in lock box at Early Voting locations during Early Voting times – or deposit at the Supervisor of Elections office during hours of operation, up to 7PM on Election Day.

Secure:

· Never miss an election.

· You can request that your ballot be sent to an alternate address (the US Post Office will not forward Vote By Mail Ballots).

· You can track your ballot’s progress and ensure that it is counted by signing up for BallotTrax at VoteManatee.gov.

Flexible:

· You have the option to not use your mailed ballot and instead Early Vote or vote at your poll on Election Day.

Note: All VBM enrollments expired at the end of 2022. New enrollment requests made now will be effective until 12/31/2024. Going forward, all VBM enrollments will be effective for one 2-year General Election cycle.