Hometown! Key West

Early Voting
2020-08-11 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-08-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-08-13 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-08-14 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Early Voting for the August 18, 2020 Primary is August 3 – August 15.
Hours of operation 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Early Voting Sites for County Elections:
Supervisor of Elections Offices:
530 Whitehead St #101, Key West
10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
102050 Overseas Hwy #137, Key Largo
Other Locations:
Big Pine Key Community Park, End of Sands Road, 31009 Atlantis Dr., Big Pine Key
Islamorada Branch Library, 81830 Overseas Hwy., MM. 81.7 Islamorada

Early Voting (Ends)
2020-08-15 08:30 - 17:00

CANDIDATE Q & A FORUM (LIVE STREAM)
2020-09-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-10-05 17:30 - 19:30

General Election Forum #1 (Live-Streamed)
2020-09-21 17:30 - 19:30
RACES
County Commission District 1
(Cates and Mannix)
County Commission District 3
(Carruthers and Martinez)
Key West Commission Seat 6
(Lopez and Barnett)
Cruise Ship Referendum
NOTE: Not final order of races
LIVE STREAM
www.hometownkeywest.com
Comcast Channel 76
UVerse Channel 99

General Election Forum # 2 (Live-Streamed)
2020-10-05 17:30 - 19:30
RACES
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
(Mucarsel-Powell and Gimenez)
STATE SENATE
(Fernandez and Rodriguez)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
(Barras and Mooney)
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5
(Forster and Peixoto)
STATE ATTORNEY
(Ward and Barrett)
*note: Not final order of races

Early Voting Begins
2020-10-19 08:30 - 17:00
Early Voting for the November 3, 2020 General Election is October 19 – October 31.
Hours of operation 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Early Voting Sites for County Elections:
Supervisor of Elections Offices:
530 Whitehead St #101, Key West
10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
102050 Overseas Hwy #137, Key Largo
Other Locations:
Big Pine Key Community Park, End of Sands Road, 31009 Atlantis Dr., Big Pine Key
Islamorada Branch Library, 81830 Overseas Hwy., MM. 81.7 Islamorada

Early Voting
2020-10-20 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-21 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-22 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-23 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-24 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-25 08:30 - 17:00

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE PRIMARY ELECTION
2022-07-25 08:00 - 17:00

LAST DAY TO REGISTER BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION
2022-10-11 08:00 - 17:00

Deadline to Register for Presidential Preference Primary Election
2024-02-21
Deadline to Register (Book Closing)
Eligible individuals can register to vote at any time. The deadline to register in order to participate in an upcoming election is 29 days before the election.

CANDIDATE FORUM
2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:30 | The Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street, Key West, FL, United States
CANDIDATES ON THE PRIMARY BALLOT
Supervisor of Elections: (Republican)
FULL COUNTY VOTE
Sherri Hodies
Margaret Romero
Board of County Commissioners District 5 (Republican)
FULL COUNTY VOTE
Holly Merril-Raschein
Melissa Ptomey
Paul Wunderlich
School Board (Seat 2)
FULL COUNTY VOTE
Zach Bentley
Yvetter Mira-Talbott
Key West Commission Seat 1
(KEY WEST VOTE)
Monica Haskell
Ben Hennington
Key West Commission Seat 6
(KEY WEST VOTE)
Aaron Castillo
Thadeus cohen
Marci Rose
KEYS Energy
(KEY WEST / LOWER KEYS VOTE)
Rachel Oropeza
Tim Root
Vidal

Deadline to register for Primary Election
2024-07-22
Deadline to Register (Book Closing)
Eligible individuals can register to vote at any time. The deadline to register in order to participate in an upcoming election is 29 days before the election

PRIMARY ELECTION
2024-08-20

Call for Candidates 2026
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Salute at Higgs Beach, Higgs Beach, Key West, Florida
Have you filed to run — or are you seriously considering it?
This is a pivotal year for our community. The choices made in this election will define our leadership, priorities, and direction for years to come. If you care about where Key West and Monroe County are headed, this is the moment to step forward.
Whether you’re an incumbent, a declared candidate, or still weighing the decision, this event is your opportunity to enter the conversation early — to be seen, to be heard, and to connect.
Join us for an evening where candidates and prospective candidates introduce themselves and share why they’re running and what they hope to accomplish. Meet engaged voters. Connect with fellow candidates. Build visibility. Build credibility. Build momentum.
Bring your campaign materials — literature, buttons, shirts — and start making those early impressions.
Admission is free. Cash bar available.
Show up. Speak up. Step forward.
Because informed voters shape strong communities — and it starts here.
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Candidate Meet & Greet
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Program
Email us if you would like more information. hometownkeywest@gmail.com

We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys and the Garlo Keeley Fund for supporting CIVIC POWER: Election 2026 through the “Paradise for Good” grant, which brings neighbors, voters, and candidates together across Key West and Monroe County through trusted, nonpartisan forums, debates, and outreach. By creating welcoming, unbiased spaces for open conversation and respectful dialogue, this initiative strengthens civic participation, builds trust within our island communities, and empowers residents to thoughtfully choose the leaders who will shape our shared future — from housing and public services to the environment and local economy.

Meet The Candidates 2026
2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Tennessee Williams Theatre / College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, Florida, 33040, United States
June 12, 2026
At noon, the official ballot for the 2026 Primary Election will be finalized — the deadline for candidates to qualify. Just hours later, the focus shifts to you, the voters, as Hometown! hosts our signature MEET THE CANDIDATES event — your first opportunity to meet the official 2026 candidate roster.
Friday, June 12, 2026Tennessee Williams TheatreCollege of the Florida Keys
5:00 PM — Candidate Meet & GreetShake hands. Ask questions. Connect one-on-one.
5:30 PM — Candidate SpeechesHear directly why they’re running, what they stand for, and why they’re asking for your vote.
This is democracy up close and personal. Pick up campaign information, meet the people seeking to represent you, and be part of the first major conversation shaping the 2026 election.
An informed vote begins with showing up.

We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys and the Garlo Keeley Fund for supporting CIVIC POWER: Election 2026 through the “Paradise for Good” grant, which brings neighbors, voters, and candidates together across Key West and Monroe County through trusted, nonpartisan forums, debates, and outreach. By creating welcoming, unbiased spaces for open conversation and respectful dialogue, this initiative strengthens civic participation, builds trust within our island communities, and empowers residents to thoughtfully choose the leaders who will shape our shared future — from housing and public services to the environment and local economy.

2026 Primary Forum
2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30

Early Voting: Primary
2026-08-03 08:30 - 2026-08-15 17:00

Primary Election Day
2026-08-18

General Election Forum
2026-09-28 17:30 - 19:30

Early Voting: General Election
2026-10-19 08:30 - 2026-10-31 17:00

ELECTION DAY
2026-11-03
