Polls Are Open

August 26, 2014

Polls are open until 7 p.m. in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

In the Escambia County’s biggest local race, Republican voters in District 2 will vote in the highly contested race between incumbent Gene Valentino and Doug Underhill for county commission, while Democrats will choose between Ray  Guillory and Deb Moore.

In District 5 (which includes most of the North Escambia area), there are no local races on the ballot. Republican voters will choose between John Krause or Jeff Miller for District 1 Congressional Representative; Rick Scott, Yinka Abosede Adeshina, or Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder for governor; and Michelle Inere or Jennie Kinsey for Circuit Judge. Democratic voters will vote in the Circuit Judge race; George Sheldon or Perry Thurston for Attorney General; and Charlie Crist or Nana Rick for governor. Those will no party affiliation voting in District 5 will find only the Circuit Judge race on their ballot.

Here are some tips from Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford:

  • Confirm the location of your polling place — check your sample  ballot, voter information card, EscambiaVotes.com, or call 595-3900.
  • If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.com, e-mail soe@escambiavotes.com, or call 595-3900.
  • Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present an approved form of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
  • Be sure to review your sample ballot prior to going to the poll in order to familiarize yourself with all of the contests. A sample ballot was mailed to voters, and you can view your sample ballot online at EscambiaVotes.com.
  • Voters are encouraged to study and mark their sample ballot and bring it with them to  the polls to expedite the voting process.
  • Remember to make only one selection per contest on your ballot.
  • Registration books closed on July 28 – new registrations for this election may not be  made at the polls.
  • You may not return your voted absentee ballot to your precinct on election day – it  must be returned to the elections office by 7 p.m.
  • If you requested an absentee ballot but chose not to return it and wish to vote at your polling place instead, please bring your ballot with you so it can be cancelled.
  • Early voting ended Saturday – if you have not yet voted or did not request an absentee  ballot by August 20, you must go to your designated precinct on election day.
  • Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., during lunch, and 4:30 p.m. until the polls close at 7:00 p.m.
  • For further information, please contact us by phone at (850) 595-3900, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com or visit www.EscambiaVotes.com.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive