August Elections are just around the corner!
Important Dates
Monday, July 25 - Last day to register to vote for the August Elections
Last week of July - ballots mailed to those who have enrolled in Vote By Mail
August 13 - deadline to request a Vote By Mail ballot
Saturday August 13 to Saturday August 20 - Early voting. Times and locations TBA.
Tuesday, August 23 - Primary Elections
What's on the ballot
- Vote for Manatee County School Board members in your District. This is a non-partisan race that could be the deciding race for most candidates. School Board elections only move on to the November Elections if no candidate gets at least 51% of the vote.
- Select the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor in the November General Elections.
- Select the Democratic nominee for Florida Senator in the November General Elections.
- Select the Manatee County District 2 Democratic candidate in the November General Elections.
- Select other local and congressional Democratic and non-partisan candidates in the November Elections.
Who are the Democratic Candidates?
Find a list of candidates at https://www.votemanatee.gov/Candidate-Information/Local-Candidates-Committees and https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/candidates/CanList.asp
There is still time for more candidates to file. We will give you a list when all filing deadlines have passed.
Three ways to vote in the August Elections
Vote from Home
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Have your ballot mailed to you. Mail your completed ballot back early and track it online. it must be received by the Supervisor of Elections before 7:00 pm on August 23. Or drop it off at an Early Voting site during early voting hours.
Sign up for Vote By Mail votemanatee.com or call 941-741-3823.
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Go to any Manatee County Early Voting site Saturday, August 13 through Saturday, August 20. You can vote in person or drop off your mailed ballot in the secure box outside the polls. See location details at votemanatee.com/Vote-By-Mail-Early-Voting/Early-Voting
Election Day August 23
Vote Early Aug. 13 - Aug. 20
Election Day August 23
Go to your voting precinct location on August 18, 7 am to 7 pm. Find your voting precinct and sample ballot at votemanatee.com/Election-Information/Precinct-Finder-Sample-Ballots. Many polling places will change due to redistricting. The information is not yet availble
Enrolling in Vote By Mail is Easy
Enroll online at VoteManatee.gov or call the Supervisor of Elections at 941-741-3823.
How Does it Work?
- A ballot will be mailed to you for the 2022 Primary Election in August and General Election in November.
- Look it over and vote in the comfort of your home.
- Send it back in the mail or take it to any Early Voting location during Early Voting hours.
- Track your ballot online at VoteManatee.gov.
- If you don't use you mailed ballot, you can still go to to the polls to vote in person.
Why Vote By Mail?
Save time and be able to vote in every election. It's like voter insurance. Your vote is your power.