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VOTE ON AUGUST 24th!

Liz Lustberg at Candidate Event
Monroe County DEC Chair Liz Lustberg addresses the May Candidate "Meet and Greet" event at Salute! On the Beach.
Photo by Kelston Chaves

As the August 24th primary approaches we want to make certain that all voters keys-wide know who the Democrats are running in our Monroe County races. Below are links to those who have websites where you can learn more about them.

In addition to the local races below there will also be a primary for the Democratic candidate for the major statewide offices of Governor, Attorney General, and U.S. Senator. Please visit our Meet The Candidates page where you will also find more information on these offices as well as links to the websites of the individual candidates!

There is also an important referendum on this ballot on whether the Monroe County Superintendent of Schools should continue to be an elected position or one appointed by the School Board of Directors from among qualified applicants.


VOTE BY MAIL!
You can help us get a head start on the election!
You can now vote from home by mail!

WHY VOTE BY MAIL IS BETTER
  • No waiting for hours in line
  • No polling place intimidation
  • No confusion about where to go to vote
  • No need to make arrangements for childcare or time off from work
  • No malfunctioning voting equipment
  • No need to hire and train poll workers
  • Increased election process integrity through signature verification
  • Lower election administration costs
  • Increased voter turnout

If you are a qualified registered voter in Monroe County you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot may be requested for a specific election or for all elections in an election year. This can be done in person, by mail, by telephone at 305-292-3416, by fax 305-292-3406, or by e-mail absentee@keys-elections.org, or by having someone bring your written and signed request to the Elections Office.

You can also download the absentee ballot request form from
the Supervisor of Elections Office by clicking
HERE


COUNTY AND LOCAL RACES


• Monroe School Board (Nonpartisan Race)
• District 1 - Key West resident Rob Smith-Martin, a Democrat, has announced his candidacy for this seat.
• District 5 - (Dr. Debra Walker - D, Key Largo)
Dr. Debra Walker is running for re-election. She is being challenged by Democrats Bruce Swango and Ron Martin.

• Mosquito Control Board
• District 2 - Democrats Jay Marzella (D) of Little Torch Key and Daniel Dombroski of Big Pine Key are running for this seat.

• Marathon City Council
* 3 seats are up for election in 2010
Democrat Pete Worthington will be seeking a fourth term in this election. Democrats Larry Shaffer, David Maimon, and "Bicycle" Joanie Nelson have also entered this race.

• Key Largo Wastewater Board (Nonpartisan Race)
* 3 seats are up for election in 2010
Raymond Pino (D) is a Democrat running for a seat on this Board

• Key Largo Fire & Emergency Medical Board (Nonpartisan Race)
Seat 2 Democrat Kent Van Winkle is running for this Seat
• Seat 4 Democrat Michael Edgerton is running for this Seat





Some Upcoming Democratic Candidate Events
Notices were received for the following events. Please visit the candidate's websites for more information on their individual events. You can link to their websites from our 2010 Candidates Page.

Rob Smith-Martin - School Board District 1
Sunday - July 25th 6pm - Join Rob at Boondocks to Support Wesley House.

Saturday - August 14th - noon till 5pm - Meet Rob at Nelson English Park in Bahama Village, Key West. (bring your bathing suit)

Saturday - August 21st - 8pm till??? - Join Rob at the Old School Key West Party at the Rusty Anchor on Stock Island.

*ROB NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO WORK THEIR PHONE BANK CALLING ABSENTEES ASAP! PLEASE HELP THIS DEMOCRAT GET ELECTED!
Contact Rob: Rob Smith-Martin

Ron Martin - School Board District 5
Friday - August 6th - 5 - 7pm - Meet Ron Martin at the Southernmost House, 1400 Duval Street. Free hors d'oeuvres, cash bar.

Dr. Debra Walker - School Board District 5
Thursday - July 29th - 5 - 7pm - Meet Debra at The Turtle Club at Snapper's Restaurant, MM95 Oceanside on Key Largo. Light hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar, Live Music.



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