2006 Florida Know Your CandidatesSt. Petersburg Times - 2006 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
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St. Pete Beach residents Maria Urban, left, and John Allan campaign in front of St Pete Beach City Hall Tuesday morning.

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VOTING INFO:
What every voter should know
Supervisors of Elections:
Citrus County
Hernando County
Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Pinellas County

SAMPLE BALLOTS:
Citrus County
Hernando County
Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Pinellas County

It's time to decide
Who will replace Gov. Jeb Bush is the question that dominates this election.
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GOVERNOR
New governor will have familiar face
By Steve Bousquet and Alex Leary
The race to replace Gov. Jeb Bush comes down to the battle of Tampa Bay.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
Close on issues, but very different

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Who will fix for insurance crisis?

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
Opponents focus on different aspects

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Six amendments on ballot

U.S. SENATE
Race of sharp contrasts, reversed roles

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 9 A study in contrasts
District 11 Business owner, commissioner square off

 
COUNTY BY COUNTY
PINELLAS:
October 25, 2006
Rookie grandma vs. veteran
U.S. House of Representatives: 10th District
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Views differ on how best to serve
State Senate: District 16
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Environmental activist takes on incumbent
State House of Representatives: District 45
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Rivals may come knocking
State House of Representatives: District 50
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Top issues: schools, insurance
State House of Representatives: District 48
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Mayor, former colleague clash over insurance
State House of Representatives: District 51
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Similar, but very different
State House of Representatives: District 52
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A fresh face takes on a familiar name from the '80s
State House of Representatives: District 54
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A generation separates these candidates
State House of Representatives: District 53
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Different backgrounds, different platforms
School Board: Runoff -- District 3
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Two focus on morale, student diversity
School Board: Runoff -- District 7
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Pinellas: Already elected
Some candidates have already won their offices.
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Pinellas: Merit retention
Three Florida Supreme Court Justices and five judges on the 2nd District Court of Appeal face a merit retention vote on Nov. 7 to keep their posts.
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Political veterans have differing agendas
County Commission: District 6
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Candidates talk of respect for public, jury trial experience
6th Judicial Circuit Court: Runoff --Group 32
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From different sides of the courtroom, they seek the same job
6th Judicial Circuit Cour: Runoff -- Group 9
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A study in contrasts
U.S. House of Representatives: 9th District
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Business owner, commissioner square off
U.S. House of Representatives: 11th District
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PASCO:
October 25, 2006
Elder candidate makes issue of rival's age
State House of Representatives: District 44
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Top topics: schools, insurance
State House of Representatives: District 48
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Environmental activist takes on incumbent
State House of Representatives: District 45
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Incumbent touts experience; challenger cites idealism
State House of Representatives: District 62
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To these two, it's about making a change
State Senate: District 12
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They agree on construction, but not on pennies to pay for it
One penny can make a world of difference.
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Both hopefuls know schools well
School Board, District 3
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Candidates tout their credentials
County Judge
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Experience is the word for these two
Pasco County Judge: Group 7
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Pasco polling places
Pasco County polling places, listed by precinct:
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A study in contrasts
U.S. Representative: 9th Congressional District
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Candidates couldn't be more different
U.S. Representative: 5th Congressional District
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Underdog, big name vie for names
State Senate: District 10
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HERNANDO:
October 25, 2006
Judge runoff sets up battle of different backgrounds
5th Judicial Circuit Court: Runoff -- Group 29
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Two face off to fill new seat on bench
5th Judicial Circuit Court: Runoff -- Group 31
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They faced each other before, but with different parties
County Commission: District 2
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Fire district's future divides incumbents, challenger
Spring Hill Fire Rescue Commission
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One has money; the other's funny
County Commission: District 4
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Spending cuts, power plant are candidates' platforms
Brooksville City Council: Group 4
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Winners without opposition
The following candidates were unopposed and will fill these offices.
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Newcomers put focus on finances, rezoning
School Board: Runoff -- District 1
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Teacher takes on board veteran
School Board: Runoff -- District 3
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Candidates couldn't be more different
U.S. Representative: 5th Congressional District
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Elder candidate makes issue of rival's age
State House of Representatives: District 44
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  HILLSBOROUGH:
October 25, 2006
To these two, it's about making a change
State House: District 12
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Views differ on how best to serve
State Senate: District 16
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Democratic challenger faces uphill battle against incumbent
State House of Representatives: District 56
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Proposed: incentives to buy home or stay married
State representative: District 58
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Hillsborough: Already elected
The following nonpartisan candidates were re-elected to their offices during the September primary.
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Backgrounds, outlooks differ
State representative: District 59
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Doctor and clinical therapist square off for 2nd time
State House District 60
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Resignation changes shape of race
State House of Representatives: District 61
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Incumbent touts experience; challenger cites idealism
State House of Representatives: District 62
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Job rarely prompts strong campaign
Soil and Water Conservation District: District 1
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District no longer a sure bet for Democratic candidates
County Commission: District 1
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Growth and taxes give three plenty to debate
County Commission: District 4
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Former allies now face off on the ballot
County Commission: District 7

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Party distinction isn't so obvious in this race
County Commission: District 3
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County straw vote on adult entertainment will have no legal effect
Straw ballot
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Voters won't confuse these candidates
County Commission: District 5
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Hillsborough: Merit retention
Three Florida Supreme Court Justices and five judges on the 2nd District Court of Appeal face a merit retention vote to keep their posts.
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Insider vs. outsider
School Board: District 6
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These eight want to be called 'Your Honor'
13th Judicial Circuit
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Ballot questions could change election protocol
Charter amendments
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Downtown plan at heart of council race
Temple Terrace City Council
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Hillsborough polling places
The voter information card you received when you registered to vote carries your precinct number.
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A study in contrasts
U.S. House of Representatives: 9th District
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Business owner, commissioner square off
U.S. House of Representatives: 11th District
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2 independents vs. GOP
U.S. representative: The 12th Congressional District
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Pocketbook issues motivate teacher to mount a challenge
State House of Representatives: District 47
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Underdog, big name vie for names
State Senate: District 10
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CITRUS:
October 25, 2006
They're new to politics but have ideas in mind
County Commission: District 4
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A fresh perspective vs. School Board experience
School Board: District 1
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Eleven hopefuls want to help county fight those pesky insects
Mosquito Control Board: Seats 1-3
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Judge runoff sets up battle of different backgrounds
5th Judicial Circuit Court: Runoff -- Group 29
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Two face off to fill new seat on bench
5th Judicial Circuit Court: Runoff -- Group 31
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Judge asks to keep his job for a third time
5th District Court of Appeal
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Contenders think city needs overhaul
Crystal River City Council:  Seat 2
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So, you want to be mayor? Then let's talk taxes
Crystal River Mayor
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Candidates share vision to preserve small town
Inverness City Council: Seat 2
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Growth is the bulk of two candidates' campaigns
Inverness City Council: Seat 5
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Some already winners
Some candidates have already won their offices because they beat their opponents in the primary or because they ran unopposed.
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Voters to decide on runoff elections, special election amendments
Charter amendments
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Polling places in Citrus County
These Citrus County polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
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These candidates couldn't be more different
U.S. House of Representatives: District 5
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Two look to unseat 16-year incumbent
County Commission: District 2
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD

For State House:
District 44: Glenn Claytor
District 45: Tom Anderson
District 47: Kevin Ambler
District 48: Carl Zimmerman
District 50: Ed Hooper
District 51: Janet Long
District 52: Bill Heller
District 53: Rick Kriseman
District 54: Betsy Valentine
District 57: Faye Culp
District 58: Michael Scionti
District 59: Betty Reed
District 59: Betty Reed
District 60: Ed Hofman
District 61: Will Weatherford
District 62: Richard Glorioso


Politics.tampabay.com: Find recommendations for local offices

  For U.S. Senate:
Bill Nelson
For U.S. House:
District 5: Ginny Brown-Waite
District 9: Phyllis Busansky
District 10: C.W. Bill Young
District 11: Kathy Castor
District 12: Adam Putnam
Judgeships:
Retain state appeals, Supreme Court judges
5th Circuit: Scott, Merritt
Pinellas-Pasco: Helinger, Siracusa
Amendments:
Vote no on 3
Five ballot items invite scrutiny