Politics & Government

Clearwater Election Guide 2012

The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Clearwater.

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As we look ahead to November’s elections, Clearwater Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Bookmark this page for updates.

Voting Info

  • Sample Ballot: To see your sample ballot, go to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website and enter your address in the Precinct Finder.
  • Polling locations: To find polling locations and precincts, click here.
  • Early Voting: You may vote early from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. You can find full information how to do so here.

Races

LOCAL:

  • Pinellas County Sheriff
  • Supervisor of Elections

STATE:

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  • : Peter Nehr (Republican), Carl "Z" Zimmerman (Democrat)
  • State Representative, District 66: Larry Ahern (Republican), Mary Louise Ambrose (Democrat)
  • State Representative, District 67: Ed Hooper (Republican), Ben Farrell (Democrat)
  • State Representative, District 68: Frank Farkas (Republican), Dwight Dudley (Democrat), Matthew D. Weidner (no party affiliation)
  • State Representative, District 69: Kathleen Peters (Republican), Josh Shulman (Democrat)
  • State Senate, District 20: Jack Latalva (Republican), Ashley M. Rhodes-Courter (Democrat)
  • State Senate, District 22: Jeff Brandes (Republican), Raymond Alan Baker (write-in)
  • Justice of the Supreme Court (Retention, nonpartisan): R. Fred Lewis, Barbara J. Pariente, Peggy A. Quince 
  • Judge of a District Court of Appeal, 2nd District (Retention, nonpartisan): Anthony K. Black, Darryl C. Casanueva, Charles A. Davis Jr., Edward C. LaRose

NATIONAL:

  • U.S. Congress, District 12: Gus Bilirakis (Republican), Jonathan Snow (Democrat), Paul Elliott (no party affiliation), John Russell (no party affiliation)
  • : C.W. Bill Young (Republican), Jessica Ehrlich (Democrat)
  • U.S. Congress, District 14: Evelio "EJ" Otero (Republican), Kathy Castor (Democrat)
  • U.S. Senate: Connie Mack (Republican), Bill Nelson (Democrat), Bill Gaylor (no party affiliation), Chris Borgia (no party affiliation)
  • U.S. President: Barack Obama (Democrat), Mitt Romney (Republican), other candidates

Ballot Issues

Florida Constitutional Amendments

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Ballot Question 1: Approval of the Continuation of One-Half Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School District Operating Expenses

Clearwater referendums that will appear on the ballot

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