Manatee County Voter Guide
The Bradenton Times encourages its readers to actively participate in our democracy. To assist you in making an informed vote, we've compiled a local voting guide that previews each primary race with a link to information on the candidates. It is intended to be a one-stop starting point to introduce you to the members of your community who will be asking you to elect them to public office. So get informed, and get out the vote!
Manatee County has 3 Ways to Vote
- On election Day: November 2, 2010 -- Polls open at 7 a.m. and Close at 7 p.m.
- Early Voting: October 18 through October 31 at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Boulevard West, Suite 118, Bradenton, FL, 8:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. -- 4 p.m. Call for more information (941) 741-3823
- Absentee Voting: Requests for absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on the 6th day before the election ( Wed, October27) and received at the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on election day. They may not be dropped off at a polling place.
Click here to Find Your Precinct and see a sample ballot. For more info on voting in Manatee County, please visit the Supervisor of Elections website.
2010 Florida Constitutional Amendments
In addition to the various offices, Florida Voters will be asked to vote on six potential amendments to the state constitution. Click each amendment for more information.
Click here for a video discussion on the proposed ballot amendments featuring Dennis Maley and Doug Miles
| Amendment #1 -- Repeal of public campaign finance |
| Amendment #2 -- Homestead ad volorem tax credit for deployed military |
| Amendment #4 -- Referenda for changes to local land use comp-plans |
| Amendment #5 -- Standards for fair legislative redistricing |
| Amendment #6 -- Standards for fair Congressional redistricting |
| Amendment #8 -- Repeal of the class-size requirments for public schools |
To view our Candidate Profiles, click on a candidate's name.
Palmetto City Commission: Wards 1, and 3 are up for election. Incumbent Tambra Varnadore representing Ward 2 was unopposed and is not on the ballot.
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Ward 1
Ward 3
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Manatee Board of County Commissioners: Voting for District 4 and 6.
Click here for District Map (PDF, 918 KB)
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District 4 - Only people in District 4 vote Republican:
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Manatee County School Board
Non-partisan - Elections were held during the primaries. Only the District 3 race failed to produce a majority winner. The two top vote getters in that race will participate in a run-off election. Every voter in Manatee County can vote.
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District 3 School Board Run-off |
Florida House of Representatives Click here for District Map (PDF, 918 KB)
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District 67 - Republican incumbent Ron Regan terms out. Democrat:
Republican:
District 68 - Republican incumbent Bill Galvano terms out.
Republican: NPA:
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Florida Senate District 18
US House of Representatives: District 13 Republican: Democratic: US Senate
Incumbent Senator Mel Martinez resigned from office. Governor Charlie Crist appointed George LeMeiux to finish his term. LeMeiux did not run to keep the seat. Governor Crist is vacating the Governor's office to run in this race. He originally filed as a Republican, but dropped out early in the primary race to run as an independent.
Democrat:
Republican:
NPA:
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Sue Askeland
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Bruce Ray Riggs
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Bobbie Bean
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Rick Tyler
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Lewis Jerome Armstrong
CPF
Florida Governor
Sitting governor Charlie Crist is vacating the office to run for U.S. Senate
Democrat:
Republican:
Florida Attorney General
Republican:
Democrat:
NPA
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Democrat
Republican
Tea Party
NPA
* This is not a full list of all Manatee County ballot races. Some residents will also vote for various smaller boards and commissions depending on their location within the county. We encourage voters to research all candidates to make as informed of a vote as possible. To view an actual sample ballot for your precinct with all races and qualified candidates, please click here.
