Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Supervisor Turner interviewed a Florida elections legend at the FSE Conference this week: St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker. She began in the office in 1968 and has served as supervisor for 46 years. They discussed her remarkable career, the changes she’s seen, and the dedication it takes to serve voters decade after decade.

ICYMI: Convenient, flexible and efficient. In this short video, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner explains early voting in Florida and shares the information you need to know if you want to vote early in the upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/xelvw4zWMpE?si=YKff8OUGQ1w66WKU

This week in Orlando at the 2026 Florida Supervisors of Elections Conference, Supervisor Turner took the stage as co‑chair of the association's Legislative Committee to update supervisors and attendees on the latest changes in Florida election legislation.

Your signature is used to verify the authenticity of vote-by-mail ballots, petitions and other election-related documents that require a valid voter signature. If your signature has changed over time, you can update your voter registration with our office. https://ow.ly/8npP50W2wng

Learn about Florida’s vote‑by‑mail request process and key deadlines — plus see how new district lines affect some Sarasota County voters. Read more in the latest Election Connection. https://conta.cc/49B5X0b

Did you know? Poll workers are paid for each election they work. By becoming a poll worker, you can help ensure secure, fair and accessible elections in Sarasota County—and get paid doing it. Learn more about becoming a poll worker at https://ow.ly/atBa50YyzJq

Convenient, flexible and efficient. In this short video, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner explains early voting in Florida and shares the information you need to know if you want to vote early in the upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/xelvw4zWMpE?si=YKff8OUGQ1w66WKU

Under Florida law, you can choose any one of three ways to cast your ballot in an election: vote by mail (absentee), in person at an early voting location, or at your assigned polling location on election day. Learn more about the upcoming 2026 elections: https://ow.ly/t20150YBa5W

Elections offices in Sarasota, Venice and North Port will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.