News & Notes

• Sample Ballots Mailed Out Today, March 13

  Published on March 13, 2025
  Today, sample ballots for the April 1 Special General Election were sent out to all registered voters who do not currently have a vote-by-mail request on file. Voters can expect their sample ballots to arrive in mailboxes early next week. All registered voters in Escambia County are eligible to participate in the April 1 Special General Election. Your sample ballot will also contain early vote information, vote-by-mail information, and your home precinct for Election Day.
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• New Candidate: David M. Williams

  Published on March 03, 2025
  David M. Williams has pre-filed for Escambia County School Board, District 3.  This is a nonpartisan office for the 2026 election.
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• Early Office Closure on Friday, February 28

  Published on February 27, 2025
  The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office, located at 213 Palafox Street, Pensacola, will close to the public at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28. The streets around the elections office are closing due to the Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Pensacola. We will be available to assist you by phone (850-505-3900) and online (EscambiaVotes.gov). 
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• Registration Deadline for April 1 Special General Election is Monday, March 3

  Published on February 27, 2025
  The deadline to register for the April 1 Special General Election is Monday, March 3. This election is open to registered voters of all political parties.
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• Ballots Mailed to 14,283 Voters for Special General Election

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender announces 14,283 vote-by-mail ballots for the April 1, 2025, Special General Election were sent today to voters who have requested to vote by mail. Florida law requires the mailing of civilian ballots between 40 days and 33 days prior to election day. Voters can expect to receive their ballots within the next week. The special election is open to all voters of all parties.
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• New Candidate: EErica L. King Pleas Sims Riley

  Published on February 19, 2025
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• Overseas Ballots for the 2025 Special General Election are on the Way

  Published on February 14, 2025
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender announces that 890 ballots were sent out to military and overseas voters for the 2025 Special General Election.
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• Office Closure for Monday, February 17

  Published on February 14, 2025
  Our offices will be closed in observation of President’s Day on Monday, February 17. We will resume normal business operations and hours on Tuesday, February 18.
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• End of Qualifying for Town of Century 2025 Special Elections

  Published on February 12, 2025
  Qualifying for Century Town Council, Seat 4 and Mayor ended today, Wednesday, February 12 at noon. 
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• Town of Century Qualified Candidates for Tuesday, February 11

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Qualifying for Century Town Council, Seat 4 and Mayor entered its second day today, Tuesday, February 11. One candidate qualified for Mayor as of 5 p.m. today:
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• Town of Century Qualified Candidates for Monday, February 10

  Published on February 10, 2025
  Qualifying for Century Town Council Seat 4 and Mayor of Century started today, Monday, February 10. Three candidates have qualified for Century Town Council, Seat 4:
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• New Candidate: Paul H. Fetsko

  Published on February 03, 2025
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• New Candidate: Kevin L. Adams

  Published on February 03, 2025
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• January 28 Election Day Tips

  Published on January 26, 2025
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender offers you some Election Day tips for the January 28 Special Primary.
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• Early Voting Ends Tomorrow, Saturday, January 25

  Published on January 24, 2025
  Early Voting for the 2025 Special Primary Election ends tomorrow, Saturday, January 25. All sites will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Eligible voters are able to cast their ballot at any of the sites within Escambia County. The seven Early Voting sites are:
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• Early Voting Locations Open and Election Day Polling Location Change

  Published on January 23, 2025
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• Early Voting Remains Closed and Polling Location Change

  Published on January 22, 2025
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• Early Voting Closure and Polling Location Change

  Published on January 20, 2025
  All Early Voting sites across Escambia County will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to the forecasted weather.
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• Early Voting Hours Extension and Tuesday, January 21 Closure

  Published on January 19, 2025
  Due to the winter storm moving into the area, all Escambia County Early Voting locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. There’s still time to cast your ballot today (Sunday) until 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Upon reopening, all locations will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00pm through Saturday, January 25.
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• Notice of Early Voting Hours Extension

  Published on January 17, 2025
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