A MESSAGE FROM BOB SWEAT During 2010, the office of the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections will be conducting a Primary and General Election, as well as several municipal and special district elections. We will also be continuing the list maintenance process mandated by Florida Statutes. Our Mission is to provide for the security and integrity of the electoral process by conducting elections in a cost-effective, efficient manner, focus on our constituents and the fulfillment of their expectations in quality of service by maintaining accurate voter registration files and encouraging voter participation in all levels of government.
Voter Registration Statistics
As of 02/08/2010
(Active Voters Only)
Republicans:
86,437
Democrats:
68,109
Others:
47,193
Total
201,739
Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections Offers Scholarships
If you are a college junior or senior majoring in political science, public administration or business administration, journalism or mass communications at an accredited Florida college, you may be eligible for a scholarship!
The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, comprised of the 67 county supervisors, will award three scholarships this year valued at $1,200 each to eligible students.
Applicants must be registered voters who have lived in Florida at least two years and must have maintained a “C” average or above during the past year.
Other requirements such as letters of recommendation and financial information are listed on the scholarship application and in the scholarship guidelines.Click here for application and guidelines.
Applications should be submitted in the county in which the student is registered to vote.
Scholarship applications must be received by 5 p.m. March 19 in the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office at 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 108, Bradenton, FL 34205.Letters of recommendation must accompany application or be received by the deadline.
Please call the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office at (941) 741-3823, for additional information.
During 2010, the office of the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections will be conducting a Primary and General Election, as well as several municipal and special district elections. We will also be continuing the list maintenance process mandated by Florida Statutes. Our Mission is to provide for the security and integrity of the electoral process by conducting elections in a cost-effective, efficient manner, focus on our constituents and the fulfillment of their expectations in quality of service by maintaining accurate voter registration files and encouraging voter participation in all levels of government.