The Lee County Democratic Party is building a stronger, more inclusive Southwest Florida through community action, voter empowerment, and local leadership. Your vote is one of the most powerful ways to protect our environment, expand opportunity, and help make Lee County a place where everyone can thrive. Visit our Ways to Vote page and make your plan to vote today.
You can vote early from the 8th through the 15th. Click here for locations. 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. Get to Know Your School Board Candidates: Debbie Jordan; Jennifer McDaigle; Carline Saintilus; and India Palencia.
Aug. 6 Vote-by-Mail Signup Deadline for Aug. 18 Primary
Aug. 8-15 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 slate of 2026 Candidates at this link.
Many voters assume that the most important election takes place in November. In reality, some of the decisions that affect our daily lives are made much earlier—in the primary election.
This August, Lee County voters will help decide who leads our schools, represents our neighborhoods and sets the course for our county in the years ahead. School board members oversee a multibillion-dollar budget and make decisions that affect more than 100,000 students, thousands of employees, and the quality of life for families across the county. Other local offices influence public safety, transportation, growth, and environmental protection.
Primary elections often have much lower turnout than general elections, which means that a relatively small number of voters can determine who advances to November—or even decide the election outright. In close races, a handful of votes can make the difference. Read on
View our Calendar for more upcoming meetings, rallies and events. Watch this space for new flyers!
Read the August Informed Democrat including: 7 Steps to an Informed Vote; Inside Leadership Blue; Candidates Corner featuring Joey Mendoza Atkins, Don Prichard, Earle Ford and Annette Taddeo; Unscientific Rhetoric Jeopardizes Public Health; What’s Up at Lee Dems HQ?; and The Best Voting Advice I ever Received. Subscribe
A clever blog by Tom Beebe that’s worth a read: “When “T” Stands for Trouble, Let “V” Stand for Vote.“ What do The Music Man and the Lee County School Board have in common? More than you might think. This August, local voters have a rare opportunity to shape the future of public education, their community, and the next generation. Don’t let this election pass you by.
“Good Trouble Lives On” Regroup Focuses on Building Stronger Neighborhood Connections Members of the Lee County Democratic Party, joined by leaders and members of the Black Caucus and Hispanic Caucus, recently gathered for the “Good Trouble Lives On” Community Regroup, an evening dedicated to listening, collaboration, and building a stronger path forward for Democratic organizing in Lee County. Read about their thoughts.
“7 Steps to an Informed Vote” This helpful guide, offered by Lee Dems Vice Chair, Karyn Edison, walks you through seven important factors to consider when evaluating candidates. Read it now.
“Good Trouble Lives On” Regroup Focuses on Building Neighborhood Connections Members of the Lee County Democratic Party, joined by leaders and members of the Black Caucus and Hispanic Caucus, recently gathered for the “Good Trouble Lives On” Community Regroup, an afternoon dedicated to listening, collaboration, and building a stronger path forward for Democratic organizing in Lee County. Read about this important discussion.
