The presidential preference primary is right around the corner. Are you Election Ready? The state of Florida is a closed primary state. What does that mean for you during primary elections?
• Registered Democrats can only vote in the Democratic and nonpartisan races.
• Registered Republicans can only vote in the Republican and nonpartisan races.
• Voters registered with no party affiliation (NPA) or with a minor party can only vote in nonpartisan races.
The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation for the presidential preference primary is Feb. 18. Visit www.CollierVotes.com to check your voter status and make updates.
– Jennifer J. Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections