SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Superintendent of Schools, Clerk of Court and Sheriff are just some of the seats up for grabs in Sumter County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
While the election is set up to determine which political party candidates for office will advance to the general election in November, there are races for nonpartisan candidates as well, particularly at the local levels. The winners of those races will affect your day-to-day life, setting local budgets, deciding school policy and setting local taxes.
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Here’s what you need to know.
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When, where and how to vote
Early voting: Saturday, Aug. 10 through Saturday, Aug. 17. Early voting sites are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Find a polling place HERE.
Voting by mail: You have until Thursday, Aug. 8 to request a vote-by-mail ballot through the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections office. Your ballot must be in by Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Request a ballot and check your ballot’s status HERE.
On Election Day: Polls are open Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must go to your assigned polling place, which is designated based on the address you have on file with the elections office. Find all the information you need HERE.
What races are on the ballot
These are races you may find on the ballot in Seminole County, depending on your party affiliation. Click HERE to view your sample ballot.
U.S. Senate
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
U.S. House
DISTRICT 6 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
County Races
NOTE: In several races, candidates faced no opposition and were automatically elected. They are Supervisor of Elections William ‘Bill’ Keen, Property Appraiser Joey Hooten, Tax Collector Randy Mask, School Board District 2 Seat Brett Sherman and County Court Judge Paul Militello.
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS UNIVERSAL PRIMARY
CLERK OF COURT REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
SHERIFF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Fifth Circuit Court Races
JUDGE GROUP 7
JUDGE GROUP 13
JUDGE GROUP 20