Politics & Government

What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Here is your Gulfport Municipal Election checklist before heading out to vote. Polls are open Tuesday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Election Day Checklist

The citywide vote in Gulfport is on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Voters will choose a council person for Ward 1 and Ward 3 and vote on five amendment questions. Gulfport Patch has attached a sample ballot on this story, courtesy of the City of Gulfport website.

The candidates:

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Ward 1

  • David Hastings: For more information check out www.davidhastings4gulfportcitycouncil.com, email hastings4citycouncil@gmail.com or call (727) 322-0909 or (727) 434-0074.
  • Dan Liedtke: For more information check out www.gulfportspirit.com, email Dan@gulfportspirit.com or call (727) 233-0469.

Ward 3

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  • James Perry: For more information email jperry4council@aol.com or call (727) 384-1807.
  • Jennifer Salmon: For more information check out www.electjennifersalmon.com, email Elect_Jennifer@tampabay.rr.com or call (727) 399-7746.

Where to vote:

There are four polling places for this election. The polls are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Gulfport Patch has attached a list of polling places by precinct on this story, courtesy of the City of Gulfport website.

What to bring:

Valid Identification: Ex: Florida Driver's License, Florida ID Card, United States Passport, ect. For a complete list of forms of acceptable identification view this section of the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office website.

What to expect:

The Pinellas County Supervisior of Elections office has put together a step by step video for voters. 

The results:

Unofficials election results will be released throughout the night and will be posted on the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website.


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