View Sample Ballot for March 12 Election

The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections has released a sample ballot for tomorrow's election.

Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

• Photos (1)

(VIDEO) Mayor Yakes: 'I Just Want Someone to Listen'

Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes showed his support and enthusiasm this morning by visiting several polling places.

The rain, thunder and lightning didn't keep voters away this morning. It also didn't keep Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes indoors, even though he previously voted with a mail-in ballot. Yakes came out to see residents and show support for the election process. Watch our video and hear more from Yakes about the importance of voting. Have you voted yet? The polls in Pinellas County are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Gulfport, several residents waited in line before polls opened this morning. Related Articles:

• Videos (1)

Gulfport City Council

Bob Worthington to Run for Gulfport Mayor

Previous council member and lifelong resident Bob Worthington wants to be Gulfport's next mayor. The election is in 2013.

Bob Worthington, a former city councilor and volunteer firefighter, cofirmed that he will seek the mayor's post in 2013. Worthington is eyeing a high-profile job that Mayor Mike Yakes has held on to for 22 years. "The mayor and I have been friends forever, since we were young'n's," Worthington said. "I think he's a phenomenal person, but I believe it's time for some changes." Yakes said it is too early for him to decide his re-election plans. The mayoral election will be in March 2013. For now, Yakes said that he is focused on city business. The two men have known each other since childhood. Worthington, a lifelong resident, said that he believes his experience in local politics, as a first responder and as manager of the Gulfport …

•  13 Comments
• Photos (2)

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: Ward 1 Ward 3 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…

• Photos (4)
• Documents (3)

Meet The Candidates

Ward 1 Candidate Question of the Week: Community Service

Ward 1 Council candidates David Hastings and Dan Liedtke answer our second Candidate Question of the Week.

Voters will head to the polls on March 13 to decide who will represent them as Gulfport City Council Member for Wards 1 and 3. To help inform the community, Patch will publish a City Council Candidate Question of the Week for both Wards. Below, you will find the answers for the Ward 1 Candidates: David Hastings and Dan Liedtke. Gulfport Patch Question of the Week: How have you given back to the community? Dan Liedtke "There are several areas where I have and continue to give back to the community. Currently, I am serving on the boards of two different community associations. Since joining these boards I have initiated and supervised the addition of over a half-mile of brick paver sidewalk, a comprehensive street sign replacement project, …

•  12 Comments
• Photos (1)