Election Day: What to Know Before You Go

Election Day Checklist

Florida is a closed primary state, which means only registered Republicans can vote today.

All Clearwater voters also will choose their next mayor and make changes to the city charter including adding time that councilmembers can serve on the city council and extending the time between making changes to the charter.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

What to bring:

Valid Identification: Ex: Florida Driver's License, Florida ID Card, United States Passport, ect. For a complete list of forms of acceptable identification view this section of the Pinellas County Supervision of Elections office website.

What to expect:

The Pinellas County Supervision of Elections office has put together a step by step video for voters. There is a sample ballot for voters to view on this story and online on the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office website.

What's on Clearwater ballots:

Mayoral candidates George Cretekos and Christine Marketos-Cuomo are vying for the city's top seat.

The language of the ordinances is below:

• Ordinance 8296-11: Require the Charter Review Committee to meet every six years instead of every five years.

• Ordinance 8297-11: Increase the number of consecutive terms a councilmember can serve from two to three, beginning with the election this month.

• Ordinance 8298-11: Require that a notice of the availability of the annual city audit be published.

Where to vote:

Remember, you have to vote in your precinct. Not sure where your precinct is? Check out the Pinells County Supervisor of Elections Office website and enter in your street address under Precinct Finder.

For more information contact the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office at (727) 464-VOTE (8683).

The results:

Check back with Clearwater Patch for the lastest information and results.