Seminole's voter registration deadline is approaching

Editor’s note: This article was edited with information about the Oviedo and Winter Springs elections, which are not until Nov. 8.

Election season is officially upon Seminole County. There are two countywide elections scheduled for 2022: the Aug. 23 Florida Primary and the Nov. 8 General Election. The registration deadline for each election is 29 days prior to Election Day. Your nonprofit newsroom collected some helpful information to get ready to vote!

How to register

The deadline to register to vote in the Florida primary election and update party affiliation is Monday, July 25. Register here. Your address can be updated any time.

Ways to vote

In person, on Election Day. Designated polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling place here.
Early voting. The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections sends sample ballots to registered voters with lists of early voting centers. Learn more. Find your sample ballot here.
Vote by mail. To learn more, click here or call 407-585-VOTE(8683) to start voting from home.

Who’s on the ballot?

Local races in the Primary Election include the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners, the Seminole County School Board, County Court Judge and Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Click here for a full list of races and candidates.
The City of Winter Springs and the City of Oviedo will be in the General Election only. Candidates can still enter for both races. Oviedo candidates can qualify between Aug. 8-12. The incumbents are listed below. Winter Springs candidates can qualify through Sept. 2.
Here’s a list of local races and candidates.

The contact information was courtesy of the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections website. Some candidates provided less information than others.

Primary Election races

Seminole County Commissioner District 2

Katrina Shadix, Democrat
Address: Oviedo
Phone: 407-702-3576
Email: katrinashadix4seminole@gmail.com
Website: shadix4seminole.com
Brittany Walker, Republican
Address: Longwood
Phone: 407-878-8662
Email: brittany@walker4seminole.com
Website: walker4seminole.com
Jay Zembower, Republican incumbent
Address: Altamonte Springs
Website: jayzembower.com

Seminole County School Board Member District 1

Deborah Bauer
Address: Casselberry
Email: deborah@deborahbauer.com
Website: deborahbauer.com
Kristine Kraus
Address: Oviedo
Phone: 407-765-7455
Email: KristineKraus@gmail.com
Website: krausforschools.com

Seminole County School Board Member District 2

Sean Cooper
Address: Winter Springs
Email: sean@voteforcooper.com
Website: voteforcooper.com
Kelley Davis
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 321-444-3305
Email: kelleyforkids@gmail.com
Website: kelleydavisforkids.com
James Evans
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 407-462-1348
Email: james@jamesforseminole.com
Website: jamesforseminole.com
Eric Monte
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 407-852-8563
Email: VoteEricMonte@gmail.com
Website: ericmonteforschoolboard.com

General Election races

Oviedo Council Member | Group III

Bob Pollack
Address: Oviedo
Phone: 407-312-0165
Website: awesomeoviedo@gmail.com

Oviedo Council Member | Group IV

Jeff Boddiford
Address: Oviedo
Phone: 407-719-2451
Email: jboddiford@cfl.rr.com

Winter Springs Mayor

Mark A. Caruso
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 407-201-9891
Email: votemarkcaruso@gmail.com
Kevin McCann
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 407-534-0675
Brandon Morrisey
Address: Winter Springs

Winter Springs Commissioner | District Two

Kevin Cannon
Address: Winter Springs
Victoria K. Colangelo
Address: Winter Springs
Phone: 407-808-2222
Email: friends@victoriaforwintersprings.com
Website: www.victoriaforwintersprings.com

Winter Springs Commissioner | District Four