Residents not yet registered but planning to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election should make note - registration books for this election close Tuesday.
There are numerous locations at which to register in person with the primary locations being the Lee County Elections offices:
* Main Office - Downtown Fort Myers
Constitutional Complex
2480 Thompson St, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers
(corner of Fowler St and
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd)
239 LEE-VOTE (239-533-8683)
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Cape Coral Branch Office
1031 SE 9th Pl, Suite 3
Cape Coral
(across the street from
the Lee County Government Center)
239-533-7031
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Bonita Springs Branch Office
Coconut Commerce Center
24951 Old US 41 Rd
Bonita Springs
239-949-1581
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Lee County Election Center
South Fort Myers Branch Office
13180 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers
(across the street from the
Bell Tower Shops)
239-533-6918
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The presidential race, of course, is getting the most attention, even at the local level, but there are a number of key, federal, state and county races up for voter consideration.
Among them are a U.S. Senate race; congressional races, including the one up for grabs as a result of Connie Mack's senate bid; a state senate race and house races; a school board seat; four county commission seats; two constitutional offices, including tax collector and sheriff; and seats on the Lee County Hospital Board.
Also on the ballot are numerous amendments as well as a local referendum that would allow slot machines at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing & Poker .
There's lots to decide.
We urge those who intend to cast a ballot but who are not yet registered to do so.
And we continue to encourage all voters to access the abundance of election-related information out there.
In addition to the remaining presidential debates, there are forums remaining on the local level.
Watch the local media, such as The Breeze, for notices about candidate forums and debates.
Visit candidate web sites and take a minute to read campaign literature.
For state and federal races, go to www.election.dos.state.fl.us or www.leeelections.com for local races.
And, of course, check out news stories, both online and in print.
- Breeze editorial