The Lee County Democratic Party is building a stronger, more inclusive Southwest Florida through community action, voter empowerment, and local leadership. Join us to protect our environment, expand opportunity, and make Lee County a place where everyone can thrive. Learn how you can Get Involved.
Get to Know Your School Board Candidates This is an Open Primary for School Board! ANY Registered Voter (Independent, NPA or a member of another political party) can vote for School Board candidates. Click to learn more about each one: Debbie Jordan; Jennifer McDaigle; Carline Saintilus; and India Palencia.
July 20 Last day to register or switch parties to vote
July 21 Vote-by-Mail Ballots mailed to FL voters
Aug. 6 Vote-by-Mail Signup Deadline for Aug. 18 Primary
Aug. 8-17 Early voting period for the Primary, 10am-6pm daily
Aug. 18 Primary Election Day, 7am-7pm; be in line before 7am or 7pm to vote
Aug. 18 7pm Deadline for receipt of Vote-by-Mail Ballots
Aug. 19 Check your Vote-by-Mail Ballot status online at www.Lee.vote
Visit our Vote page for information, tips, and helpful links, and our 2026 Candidates page to see all of our candidates.
View our Calendar for more upcoming meetings, rallies and events. Watch this space for new flyers!
Read the June Informed Democrat including: These Elections are Winnable; Why Your School Board Vote Matters More than Ever; The Future is on the Ballot; Hot Takes & Headline Updates on Alligator Alcatraz, Clubs & Caucuses: Find Your People; plus Volunteer and Club/Caucus of the Month. Subscribe
Latest Blog: Florida Voters Deserve Fair Districts, Not Political Games
Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to unconstitutionally gerrymander the state’s legislative districts. Now, Fort Myers and Cape Coral could be unfairly divided to diminish our representation in Washington. The fight has moved to the courts, where legal challenges…Read more
Read “The Cost of Democracy,” a message from Lee Dems Chair, Jim Rosinus.
Join SWFL Indivisible 2.0 for Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, June 13, in Fort Myers. This community gathering will feature open discussion around the theme “Fund Communities, Not Chaos.” Come share ideas, listen to neighbors, and connect with others. Register
Are you ready to vote in the August 2026 Primaries? Check out our 12 Steps for Voter Readiness.
Important Information on Voting by Mail: All Vote-by-Mail ballot requests expired on December 31, 2024. If you have not re-enrolled in 2025 or ’26 you must re-enroll now to vote-by-mail. Re-enroll with Lee County Elections at http://www.Lee.Vote or at 239-533-8683. Learn more
