An election forum for the District 3 county commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Cortez’s Fishermen’s Hall.
The candidates in the general election contest include Matt Bower, Stephen Jonsson and David Zaccagnino.
The hall is at 4511 124th St. W., Cortez.
Other dates on the local election calendar include:
• Aug. 30, Florida primary election.
Vote-by-mail ballots were sent to citizens who signed up for the opportunity to cast their votes in the primary.
In-person early voting for the primary begins Saturday, Aug. 20, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 27.
Polling hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the supervisor of elections office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton, as well as the West Manatee Fire and Rescue administration office, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, and several other mainland locations.
Voters need a current photo and signature ID to cast their ballots.
• Nov. 8, general election.
The last day to register to vote for the general election is Oct. 11.
In-person early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 24, and continue through Saturday, Nov. 5.
For more information about elections and voting, go online to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office at votemanatee.com.
