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DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

This NONPARTISAN guide includes information on the Florida Senatorial Candidates, Constitutional Amendments, Supreme Court Justice Retention and more. To download our NONPARTISAN Florida Voter Guide, click on the image above. Also available in Spanish.

Click on the image above and enter your address to find out what will be on your ballot. Then determine who and what you will support. You can even print a copy of your decisions to take with you when you vote! The Sarasota League has posed questions to all the local candidates. Find out where they stand on the issues!

Your Vote is Your Voice

Voting Questions?

VOTER EDUCATION

NOVEMBER ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM SCHEDULE

NORTH PORT CITY COMMISSION

Monday, September 30th

Watch Recording

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD

Wednesday, October 2nd - 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Wednesday, October 2nd - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Learn more/Register Submit questions Live Stream

SARASOTA COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3

Thursday, October 10th - 5:30pm to 6:30pm via You Tube

Learn more/Register Submit questions Live Stream

SARASOTA COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW BOARD

Tuesday, October 15th - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Learn more/Register Submit Questions Live Stream

Hospital Board Election Voter Guides

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The Six Amendments in a Nutshell

Click on the image to the right for a concise and easy to understand explanation of what a vote "for" or "against" means.

WE ARE CHALLENGING SARASOTA'S

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CONSIDER

THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING

For the third year, the Sarasota League, in partnership with the Sarasota Public Schools, is conducting a "YVote" Contest. This contest, open to high school students, is underwritten by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Ruth and James Whitney Charitable Fund. read more...

SPEAKERS BUREAU

BOOK NOW!

With the November Election only 36 days away, find out what a vote for or against these six amendments means.

Book a Speaker Today!

ADVOCACY

League Positions on Millage Referendum

and Amendments 1 and 4

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

LWV Manatee is well organized and is pulling out all the stops to pass Amendment 4. This is your chance to participate. Your help is needed!

I'm Interested!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34234

Gamma Xi Boulé presents a team of distinguished medical experts who will discuss reproductive health care policies and the impact the upcoming Hospital Board Election will have on our community. For more information and to register click here.

BEFORE YOU VOTE, WATCH THESE VIDEOS!

SIX AMENDMENTS ARE ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER...CONFUSED?

"Eeny, meeny, miny, moe"

Should I answer "Yes" or "No"?

Our Voter Services members discuss the six amendments on the November ballot and explain what a "yes" or "no" vote means.

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"SAFE AND SECURE"

Learn What Guardrails are in Place for a

Smooth November Election

Our Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections, Ron Turner, described the measures his team has put in place to ensure a smooth, safe and secure November Election.

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CHARTING SUCCESS IN SARASOTA COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2024-2025

Superintendent Connor discussed the significant impact of referendum funding on crucial initiatives dedicated to supporting student academic excellence. He shared how these funds have been strategically utilized to enhance educational programs, improve school infrastructure, and provide essential resources, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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CHARTER REVIEW BOARD ELECTION OVERVIEW

Sarasota is one of only 20 Florida counties that have the home rule powers of a charter county and the only one with a board elected by voters. Two members are elected (countywide) from each of the county’s five districts to serve, without pay in staggered four-year terms.

Cathy Antunes, WSLR podcaster and local government guru, fills us in on why your vote matters in this seemingly unimportant local race.

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