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Robert D. Bender
Escambia County
Supervisor of Elections

News & Notes

  • News Release: Early Voting Ends Saturday

    Published on January 26, 2012
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today reminded voters that 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, is the deadline for early voting for the January 31 Presidential Primary Election.
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  • News Release: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

    Published on January 23, 2012
    The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary Election was 5 pm on Wednesday, January 25. Voters may pick up absentee ballots from the elections office after Wednesday.
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  • News Release: Early Voting Begins January 21

    Published on January 18, 2012
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminded voters today that beginning Saturday, January 21, four early voting sites will be available for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary. Early voting will be available January 21-January 28.
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  • News Release: Sample Ballots in the Mail

    Published on January 17, 2012
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford announced today that sample ballots for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary are being mailed to Escambia County voters. The sample ballot includes a ballot image, the voter’s polling location, instructions on marking their ballot, and information on early voting, absentee voting, and voting on Election Day. A sample ballot is also available at EscambiaVotes.com. While only registered Republicans can vote in that party’s primary for President, all voters, regardless of party, can vote on the countywide EDATE referendum.
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  • Extended Office Hours

    Published on December 29, 2011
    The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7:00 p.m. – on Tuesday, January 3 to accommodate citizens who wish to register to vote or change party affiliation for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary election. January 3 is the last day to register or change parties before the January 31, 2012 election.
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  • New Voter Cards

    Published on December 27, 2011
    All voters in Escambia County will be mailed a new voter information card beginning this week. The updated card will reflect local district changes approved over the past few months by the County Commission, School Board and City of Pensacola.
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  • Sample Ballots

    Published on December 23, 2011
    Sample ballots for the January 31st Presidential Preference Primary Election are now available online. Click Sample Ballot and enter your information to access your specific ballot style.
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  • Voting Reminders

    Published on December 03, 2011
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters to update their voter information before the January deadline. January 3 is the last day to register to vote or to change your party affiliation before the January 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.
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  • News Release: Electronic Absentee Grant

    Published on November 15, 2011
    Escambia County is among thirteen Florida counties sharing a $1.6 million grant to enhance the absentee voting process for military and overseas citizens.
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  • 2011 Candidate Workshop

    Published on October 05, 2011
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be hosting a candidate workshop. Being a candidate or affiliated to a campaign is not required to attend.
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  • New Rules for Third-Party Voter Registration

    Published on August 19, 2011
    The Florida legislature recently changed the rules governing third-party voter registration organizations and voter registration drives.
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  • Redistricting Information Available Online

    Published on August 12, 2011
    Redistricting is underway at both the local and state level, as required after the release of the 2010 Census data. For more information, here are links to the redistricting websites for the City of PensacolaEscambia CountyFlorida House, and Florida Senate.
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  • Legislature Changes Florida's Election Laws

    Published on June 02, 2011

    Governor Scott recently signed into law a host of election law changes passed by the Florida legislature. Among the changes are: new days and times for early voting, a new date for the primary election, new rules on third-party voter registration, and much more.

    Here is a link to a memo describing the changes, issued by the Florida Department of State.

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  • News Release: Local Election Officials Receive CERA Certification

    Published on November 19, 2010
    Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford and Deputy Supervisor of Elections Michael Hardin were designated as Certified Elections/Registration Administrators (CERA), the highest professional achievement.
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  • News Release: Precinct Partners Recognized

    Published on November 09, 2010
    Seven area organizations participated in the Precinct Partners Program. Forty-two individuals representing seven(7) organizations participated in the program. These organizations earned more than $8,200 for their service.
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  • News Release: Escambia Students Double Clicked Democracy

    Published on November 03, 2010
    Students in Escambia County’s public middle and high schools on Tuesday cast a secure, online ballot in a simulated election through the Kids Voting “DoubleClick Democracy” initiative.
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  • News Release: Election Day Tips

    Published on October 30, 2010
    Here are some tips help voters prepare for Election Day.
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  • News Release: 2010 General Absentee Deadline

    Published on October 25, 2010

    Wednesday, October 27th is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed for the November 2, 2010 General Election. A voter will still have the ability after Wednesday to pick up an absentee ballot in person from the Elections Office.

    Voted absentee ballots must be received in the Elections Office (not at a polling location) no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 2nd.

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  • News Release: Early Voting for 2010 General Begins Monday

    Published on October 14, 2010
    Early voting for the November 2nd General Election begins Monday, October 18th. Voters who wish to participate in early voting may use any one of our four early voting locations.
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  • News Release: 2010 General Sample Ballots

    Published on October 11, 2010

    Sample ballots for the November 2, 2010 General Election have been mailed to Escambia County Voters.

    The sample ballot includes an image of both sides of the ballot, the voter’s polling location, instructions on marking their ballot, and information on early voting, absentee voting and voting at the polls on Election Day. A sample ballot is also available at EscambiaVotes.com.

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