There are public offices up for election that have no opposition.
For example, the Charter Review Board: Three of the five district races are single candidates. Without opposing candidates, they'll walk into office.
A similar imbalance holds true for the Hospital Board:
A similar imbalance holds true for the Hospital Board:
On the Charter Review, one uncontested candidate seeking reelection to the Board is James Gabbert (of the Celery fields 16-acre open-air demolition waste processing fame).
Candidates are needed to challenge them.
- It costs nothing to file for Charter Review Board: No qualifying fee or petition needed since it is an unpaid position
- they meet only three times a year
- make sure this board represents citizens, not special interests.
Become an elected official who represents the citizens: Sign up by Friday at noon at one of offices for the Sarasota County supervisor of elections -- see the locations near you below.
- they meet only three times a year
- make sure this board represents citizens, not special interests.
Become an elected official who represents the citizens: Sign up by Friday at noon at one of offices for the Sarasota County supervisor of elections -- see the locations near you below.
In 2016, the Charter Review Board did have opposing candidates. They were concerned about the Board's blocking citizen initiatives such as single district voting. The same issues are in play today.
Filing & Qualifying for Office
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for office in Sarasota County or have questions about the information listed below, please contact the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections office at (941) 861-8606.
Offices up for Election
Click here for a list of offices and when they are up for election.
Qualifying Office Contacts
Federal, State, Multi-County Candidates: Florida Division of Elections
County Candidates: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections (941) 861-8606.
Municipal Candidates: Municipal Clerk
2018 Qualifying Dates
Governor and Cabinet, State Senator, State Representative, County Office and
Special Districts: Noon, June 18 - Noon, June 22, 2018
County & Special Districts Qualifying Office Locations
Supervisor of Elections OfficesTerrace Building, 7th Floor
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Robert L. Anderson Administration Building
4000 Tamiami Trail S., Rm 114
Venice, FL 34293
Biscayne Plaza
13640 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
rturner@sarasotavotes.com
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
Ron Turner, Supervisor
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
P O Box 4194
Sarasota, FL 34230 -4194
Phone: 941-861-8600
Fax: 941-861-8609
Email: rturner@sarasotavotes.
Web Address: http://www.
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
P O Box 4194
Sarasota, FL 34230 -4194
Phone: 941-861-8600
Fax: 941-861-8609
Email: rturner@sarasotavotes.
Web Address: http://www.
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