News & Notes

• Sample Ballots Now Available

  Published on September 12, 2024

  As we prepare for the 2024 General Election, voters are now able to access their sample ballots online. To view your ballot, visit: https://escambiavotes.gov/sample-ballots. Voters who have not requested to receive a vote-by-mail ballot will also receive a sample ballot in the mail. The sample ballot mailer should be in mailboxes starting October 14, a full week before the start of early voting on October 21. 

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• Notice Regarding Vote By Mail Requests

  Published on August 28, 2024
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender advises voters that we do not use an automated service to call or text voters. The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections staff has received a number of calls from concerned voters that their vote-by-mail request is being cancelled. One voter reported that a name and call back number was left as part of the voice message and the number has since been disconnected. 
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• August 20 Election Day Tips

  Published on August 19, 2024

  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender offers some Election Day tips to keep you prepared for the August 20 Primary:

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• Countdown to '24 Primary

  Published on August 18, 2024
  The countdown to election day is on.  Two days to go. On Tuesday, August 20 the polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Florida law requires that voters cast their ballot in their home precinct on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to verify their polling location by checking their Voter Information Card, sample ballot or online at: https://escambiavotes.gov/precinct-finder. The following polling locations have changed since March:
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• Misleading Text Message Notice

  Published on August 09, 2024
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender would like to make voters aware of text messages that are being circulated regarding your ballots.  These messages are false and have raised concerns from our election workers and voters. A copy of the text message is provided below.
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• Early Voting Begins on Saturday, August 10

  Published on August 09, 2024
  Early voting for the Primary Election in Escambia County begins Saturday, August 10, and continues through Saturday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following ten locations:
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• Withdrawn Candidate: Norman Jeffrey DeWeese

  Published on July 18, 2024
  Norman Jeffrey DeWeese has withdrawn as a candidate for Escambia County Soil & Water Conservation District, Group 4, for the 2024 Election. This is a non-partisan office. 
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• Registration and Party Change Deadline is Monday, July 22.

  Published on July 18, 2024
  The registration and party change deadline for the August 20 primary is Monday, July 22. Those who do not register before this deadline will be unable to vote in the Primary Election. Voters who wish to change party affiliation for the primary and do not act by this deadline will have to vote with the party they are currently registered with.
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• More than 21,000 Ballots Mailed for August Primary - Not All Voters are Eligible

  Published on July 12, 2024
  Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender announces vote-by-mail ballots for the August 20, 2024, Primary Election were sent today to voters who have requested to vote by mail. Florida law requires the mailing of civilian ballots between 40 days (July 11) and 33 days (July 18) prior to election day. Ballots for military and overseas voters were sent on July 3. With postage increasing on Sunday, July 14, elections staff worked tirelessly over the last week to ensure these ballots would be in the mail this week.
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• 2,300+ Ballots for Military and Overseas Voters on the Way - Not All Voters are Eligible in Primary

  Published on July 03, 2024
  The first ballots for the August Primary are headed to Military and Overseas Civilians.  The 2,300 ballots mark the beginning of voting for the August election. Domestic ballots will be mailed starting next week. 
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• End of Qualifying - Friday, June 14 (Updated)

  Published on June 14, 2024
  Qualifying ended today at Noon, June 14, 2024. The following local candidates qualified today:
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• Qualified Candidates - Thursday, June 13

  Published on June 13, 2024
  The following local candidates qualified today, June 13, by 5 p.m.:
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• Qualified Candidates - Wednesday, June 12

  Published on June 12, 2024
  The following local candidates qualified today, June 12, by 5 pm:
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• Qualified Candidates - Tuesday, June 11

  Published on June 11, 2024
  The following candidates qualified by 5 p.m. today, June 11:
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• Qualified Candidates - Monday, June 10

  Published on June 10, 2024

  Candidate qualifying started at noon, June 10, 2024.  Candidates were able to bring the required paperwork to the Supervisor of Elections Office in the last two weeks, prior to the start of qualifying.

  The following local candidates have qualified as of 5 p.m., June 10, 2024:

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• New Candidate: Joshua Stephens Roberson

  Published on June 03, 2024
  Joshua Stephens Roberson has pre-filed for Escambia County Commissioner, District 5, with No Party Affiliation (NPA) for the 2024 election.
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• Office Closure- May 31

  Published on May 31, 2024
  Due to street and other county office closures downtown today, our offices will close at 4:30 p.m. 
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• New Candidate: William E. Peterson

  Published on May 17, 2024

  William E. Peterson has pre-filed for Escambia County Supervisor of Elections with No Party Affiliation (NPA) for the 2024 election. 

  
  

  
  
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• 2024 Candidate Petition Deadline

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Yesterday, May 13, was the deadline for local candidates to meet petition requirements. The following candidates received the required number of petitions:
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• Federal and Judicial Qualifying Ends

  Published on April 26, 2024

  Today, Friday, March 26, at 12 p.m., was the conclusion of Federal and Judicial Qualifying for the 2024 elections...

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