Hotly contested local elections and efforts to educate voters have prompted nearly 10,000 requests for absentee ballots for the Aug. 26 primary. ...more

June 18, 2008

The owner of a Brooksville company specializing in putting logos on everything from umbrellas to golf tees is making another bid for Hernando County Supervisor of Elections. ...more

June 14, 2008

As veteran observers of Pasco County government know, June 1 often heralds the arrival of not only the Atlantic hurricane season but something else likely to get things stirring: the release of the annual Sheriff's Office budget proposal. Regardless of who is sheriff or his or her party affiliation, the county's top law enforcement official has almost without fail wanted more money than the County Commission wants to give the office. ...more

June 4, 2008

These candidates have qualified by Friday's deadline to run for the Tampa Bay area's five congressional seats, according to the state Division of Elections. ...more

May 3, 2008

All registered voters in Pasco County will get new Voter Information Cards in the mail beginning Monday, May 5, Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley, has announced. ...more

May 3, 2008

Early voting has begun in the special election to replace former state Rep. Bob Allen. ...more

February 19, 2008

Florida's Presidential Preference Primary, held Jan. 29, clearly demonstrated the immediate need for voter education, not only in Hillsborough County, but throughout Florida. ...more

February 18, 2008

The presidential race isn't the only upcoming election that will be of interest to Hillsborough County voters. Three county commission seats, two elected by district and one countywide, are up for grabs, including a possible contest between incumbent Brian Blair and Mons Venus owner Joe Redner. Party nominees will be chosen in an Aug. 26 primary. The general election will be Nov. 4. Here's a look at seven candidates who have filed their intent to run and several who said they are seriously thinking of running. ...more

February 17, 2008

For much of the past two decades, Americans have watched in frustration as presidents and members of Congress have repeatedly achieved deadlock rather than consensus on issues that are critical to our nation. The results of this partisan traffic jam are frightening. For example: ...more

February 3, 2008

Before I vote, I want to be aware of how each candidate stands on the issues that are important to me. The more I know, the better my decision. I thought that I had planned well for my retirement. Now I find that rising prices for gasoline and everything else are cramping my style. The average family today does not have a pension plan like mine with a defined benefit. The average family is more concerned with paying today's bills than saving for tomorrow's retirement. Many will have to continue to work into their 70s and 80s. Which candidates are willing to take a stand to preserve Social Security without taking money out? Which candidates are willing to propose incentives for personal saving for retirement in addition to Social Security? The rising cost of health care concerns me, too. I am blessed with wonderful health insurance which covers my $100,000 per year prescription drug costs. What are the candidates proposals for providing health insurance to all Americans? Which candidates have a plan to reign in health care costs? ...more

January 25, 2008