Sample Ballots To Arrive This Week

Official sample ballots for the November 6, 2012 General Election should be arriving in voters’ mailboxes within the next couple of days, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent said Friday.

Dent said sample ballots have been mailed to all registered voters in the county who have not requested a vote-by-mail (absentee) ballot. 

Dent noted that the November ballot is two pages, front and back, and is very crowded.

“I strongly urge all voters to take the time to study the issues and contests before going to their early voting sites or precincts,” she said. 

Voters may preview their sample ballots, mark their choices on the summary that is included with the ballot, and then cut it out and take it to their polling place on election day or during early voting (Oct 27-Nov 3).  

“Voters who preview their ballots and mark the summary first can save a lot of time at the polling place,” Dent said.

Voters may also visit the SOE website at www.SarasotaVotes.com to view their personalized sample ballots and confirm their polling locations prior to election day. Click on the sample ballot link under “News Briefs” on the home page and follow the easy instructions.

Voters who have questions may contact the supervisor of elections office at 861-8600.