As we close the book on another election, I want to begin by thanking our talented poll workers and elections staff for their hard work and dedication during the November 8 General Election. The journey to Election Day starts months in advance, and these folks have done an amazing job getting us across the finish line so we can cast our vote.

I also want to thank the voters of Sarasota County for their diligence. The November 8 ballot was loaded with important contests and questions, and by and large, voters were informed on the issues and election ready!

With an official voter turnout of 62.10 percent, the November 8 General Election continued the trend of strong voter participation in Sarasota County. In fact, more than 219,500 ballots were cast in the election. Great job!

As always, our team is available to answer any questions you may have about voting in Sarasota County.

With gratitude,