2012 ELECTION DATES
Presidential Preference Primary Election (PPP)
January 31, 2012
Primary Election
August 14, 2012
General Election
November 6, 2012
"Book Closing" Dates
(The last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the upcoming election)
Presidential Preference Primary Election (PPP)
January 3, 2012
Primary Election
July 16, 2012
General Election
October 9, 2012
EARLY VOTING
PPP - January 21, 2012 (Sat.) thru January 28,2012 (Sat.)
Primary - August 4, 2012 (Sat.)thru August 11, 2012 (Sat.)
General - October 27, 2012 (Sat.) thru November 3, 2012 (Sat.)
Click here for information on voting by mail
Attention "Vote By Mail" (Absentee) Voters:
Due to changes in federal and state law, all requests for "Vote By Mail" (Absentee) ballots made before May 28, 2010 have expired. If you plan to "Vote By Mail" in the 2012 and 2014 elections, please be sure you have a valid request on file with our office. Refer to the link above or call (941) 833-5400 for more information.
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Important 2012 Election Dates For Candidates
Presidential Preference Primary: January 31, 2012
Primary Election: August 14, 2012
General Election: November 6, 2012
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2012 Qualifying Dates & Petition Submission Deadlines
Judicial, State Attorney & Public Defender Candidates (including write-ins)
Noon, April 16 - Noon, April 20, 2012
Petition Submission Deadline - Noon, March 19, 2012
Federal*, Statewide, Multi-county (except State Attorney & Public Defender), County, Special District, and Political Party Executive Committee Candidates (including write-ins)
Noon, June 4 - Noon, June 8, 2012
Petition Submission Deadline - Noon, May 7, 2012
*Please note that according to Section 99.061(9), Florida Statutes, Federal election qualifying dates will be the same as Statewide, Multi-county, County, District and Poltiical Party Executive Committee due to reapportionment.
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2012 Registration and Book Closing
Presidential Preference Primary: January 3, 2012
Primary Election: July 16, 2012
General Election: October 9, 2012
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Questions are referred to the Supervisor of Elections at his web site:
