Early voting wrapped up Saturday in advance of Tuesday’s primary election.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
On the Republican ballot, Gov. Rick Scott faces two little-known challengers, Yinka Abosede Adeshina and Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder.
On the Democratic ballot, Charlie Crist faces Nan Rich in the gubernatorial contest. Two Democrats are vying for the chance to run against Republican incumbent Attorney General Pam Bondi — George Sheldon and Perry E. Thurston.
Whether you are voting Republican, Democratic or non-partisan, voters in Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, will see the 5th Judicial Circuit Group 3 race. Three area attorneys are vying for the Inverness-based judgeship now held by Sandy Kautz, who is running for re-election. The challengers are Bo Samargya who practices in Ocala, Mary Hatcher who practices in Bushnell and Denis A. Dymond Lyn who has an office in Inverness.
You can learn more about this race at the link below:
http://villages-news.com/three-area-lawyers-race-unseat-incumbent-judge-fighting-job/
Sumter County
Sumter County has 81,522 registered voters. There are 40,770 Republicans, 23,720 Democrats and 17,032 non-partisan/other voters.
If you are unsure of where to vote, follow the link below:
http://www.sumterelections.org/
Lake County
Lake County has 205,549 registered voters. There are 89,427 Republicans, 67,626 Democrats and 48,496 non-partisan/other voters.
Lake County residents will be choosing between incumbent Judge Terry T. Neal and challenger Daniel David Archer.
They will also be voting on school board members in three districts.
• District 1: Incumbent Bill Mathias faces a challenge from John Ardizone.
• District 3: Incumbent Tod Howard faces two challengers — Marc Dodd and Jamie Hanja.
• District 5: Long-time school board member Kyleen Fischer opted not to run for re-election. Now there are three candidates vying to fill her seat — Stephanie A. Luke, Nancy Muenzmay and Peter E. Tarby.
Follow the link below to find your polling place:
http://elections.lakecountyfl.gov
Marion County
Marion County has 216,391 registered voters. There are 92,266 Republicans, 77,528 Democrats and 46,597 non-partisan/other voters.
Republicans will choose between incumbent Congressman Ted Yoho and challenger Jake Rush. Marion County Commission Chairman Carl Zalak III also has a challenger, Glen Fiorello
Marion voters will also be choosing among school board candidates in three districts:
• District 3: Voters will choose between Bobby James, Jane Moerlie, Jim Touchton and Ed Wilson
• District 4: Candidates are Chase Basinger, Jamie Bevan, Angie Boynton and Diane L. Schrier.
• District 5: Ron Crawford and Kelly King are vying for the District 5 seat.
Follow the link below to find your polling place: