Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited the Suncoast Wednesday, and says he's willing to look at whether changes are needed to make voting go smoother in Florida.
Tuesday's election set the course of the country for the next two years, at least. So how do people on the Suncoast feel about where we are -- and where we're going --…
Two candidates were trying to unseat Bradenton’s long-time mayor Wayne Poston Tuesday night. But Poston won a fourth term as mayor with 39% of the vote, edging out Ric…
Incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan has secures his fourth term in Congress in the District 16 race.
In the race for State Attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit, two men were hoping to replace Earl Moreland, who is retiring after 24 years on the job.
This was the last election day for Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Bob Sweat, who will retire after 28 years on the job.
SARASOTA - Voters on the Suncoast are deciding today whether Vern Buchanan deserves another term in Congress.
MANATEE COUNTY - One closely watched race in Manatee County is the hotly contested seat for school board.
SARASOTA - There were some issues here on the Suncoast today, as some ballot reading machines apparently malfunctioned at a polling place.
With emotions running high in this election, and predictions indicating long lines at the polls, many people voted early or by absentee ballot. But for those who did s…
SARASOTA - Election Day 2012 is finally here, and the polls are open to cast your vote for the next president of the United States, along with several other races.
MANATEE COUNTY - After months of campaigning, the day to cast your vote for our next president is finally here.
Before the polls even open Tuesday, nearly half of all Suncoast voters will have turned in their ballots.
Many of the races for political offices figure to be tightly contested this coming Tuesday. Proposed amendments to the state constitution often have an easier time of …
With a dozen state amendments on the general election ballot this year, some voters may not have realized what they all mean - especially Amendment 4, which is more th…
In the race for president, could the Electoral College come down to the electoral cookie? To see how things will go in the voting booths, should we look inside a bakery?
TAMPA - Mitt Romney met with his supporters at the Landmark Aviation in Tampa Wednesday.
As election days nears, candidates are hitting the campaign trail hard, trying to win over Florida's voters. Wednesday, Vice President Joe Biden held a rally in Saraso…
With the election just seven days away, many Suncoast residents likely have neighbors displaying their party affiliation with yard signs. But what if your neighbors kn…
The election is still one week away, but area Republican and Democratic Party members have already announced plans for election night victory parties.
The presidential campaign will again come to the Suncoast this week.
SARASOTA - Florida's 29 electoral votes make it one of the biggest prizes of the presidential election. And with polls indicating a close race between President Barack…
A presidential candidate's wife has proven to be an important component of the total campaign package. She can help show the softer side of the candidate and reach out…
SARASOTA - Suncoast residents -- whether on college campuses or from the comfort of their own home – were watching the 1st presidential debate of 2012 Wednesday night.
This past weekend, President Obama was campaigning across the state and ABC 7’s Lauren Dorsett had the opportunity to catch up with the president for a few minutes in …