We need to encourage all voters to vote in both the Primary Election in August and the General Election in November.  Both elections are important and affect your everyday life.

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Primary elections - August - when school board members, city commissioners, county commissioners*, ballots from municipalities are usually voted on

General elections - November - when mostly state and federal offices are elected but can be city or county if needed

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All voters should keep these points in mind: ​

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• Know election dates and candidates and be sure you vote in both the Primary and General Elections

• Be sure you are registered to vote and have requested Vote by Mail in time for the Primary​

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*It doesn't happen often in Martin County, but when there is more than one candidate running in a party, the Primary decides that party's candidate and that throws the election between Republican and Democratic candidates (as well as other minor party candidates) to the General Election in November.                                                                                                                             

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