In light of the recent impact of Hurricane Helene and the incoming Hurricane Milton, the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections is actively taking steps to ensure the November election proceeds smoothly and securely, despite any disruptions caused by the storms.

Our office will be open Monday, October 7. The ballot drop box will be open and staffed until 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8. The office will be closed on October 9 through the 11th. 

Pursuant to Executive Order 24-212, every section may be activated. Vote-by-mail (VBM) address changes can now be performed by e-mail or phone. In addition to maintaining a VBM request on file, you must also provide your driver's license or social security number to verify the identity of the requesting voter.  

Important Dates to Remember:

• Voter Registration Deadline: October 7th.
• Early Voting: October 21st – November 2nd, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Vote-by-Mail Deadlines:
  • The final day to request a VBM ballot to be mailed is October 24th.
  • The final day to request a VBM ballot for in-person pickup is Election Day, November 5th.

We are committed to keeping the public informed throughout this process. Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates and additional information as we continue to prioritize a fair, transparent, and accessible election for all Manatee County residents.

Welcome to the Manatee County, Florida Supervisor of Elections website. Our office is dedicated to conducting secure, fair, and lawful elections with timely and accurate results. We all pledge to continue to provide professional, courteous and respectful service to the voters of Manatee County. 

Our efforts are focused on encouraging all eligible citizens of Manatee County to register, become familiar with the candidates and issues, and to vote.  Florida voters have several ways to make their voices heard:

• Vote by mail offers a convenient, time-saving, secure voting method.  Just call our office at (941) 741-3823, or click here to request your vote by mail ballot.
• Early Voting at designated early voting sites beginning at least 10 days prior to an election that contains state or federal races.  Click here to see dates, times and locations.
• Voting on Election Day.  Check your Voter Information Card or click here and enter required information to find your Election Day voting location.

On this website, you will find information for voters, candidates and poll workers as well as links to helpful state and federal websites.  The answers to most frequently asked questions can be found here, but if you need assistance or have suggestions to improve the website, please call or email us at info@VoteManatee.gov. 

Pursuant to FS 100.371 (11) (c), the Supervisor shall provide a report related to the number of petitions received. 
Click here to view report.