Florida’s Constitutional Amendments: What Yes Votes Mean

Take a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments voters are being asked to consider before heading to the polls.

Voting Today at 3 Pinellas Locations

You can avoid possible lines at the polls Tuesday by going to one of three elections offices to fill out a mail ballot. Once you complete the ballot, just drop it in the mail ballot box.

Want to vote today instead of Tuesday? Three Pinellas County Elections Offices will be open until 5 p.m. today. The offices are located in Clearwater, Largo and St. Petersburg. Voters will be able to fill out one of the mail ballots that are available at the elections office. You just need to complete the mail ballot, then insert it into the mail ballot drop-off box at the elections office. Patch stopped by the elections office at the Clearwater Courthouse on Sunday afternoon. There were no lines and the staff was very helpful. If you decide to go to an elections office to vote today, you will need to bring- Here are the Pinellas County Elections Office locations that will be open today- Election Articles Helpful Election Links

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Florida’s Constitutional Amendments: What Do Yes Votes Mean?

Take a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments voters are being asked to consider before heading to the polls.

Two Largo Questions on Nov. 6 Ballot

As a part of the General Election, Largo residents will have one city referendum question on the Nov. 6 ballot. Voters will also elect a Largo City Commissioner for Seat 4.

As a part of the General Election on Nov. 6, the ballot will include two questions related to Largo. Voters will elect a new Largo City Commissioner for Seat 4. They'll also be asked to decide whether the city can set up a program that would exempt some new or expanding businesses from paying ad valorem taxes. Commission Race Longtime Commissioner Gigi Arntzen is not running for re-election. Seekting to replace her in Seat 4 are Robert Hunsicker and James Robinson. Both candidates answered seven questions posed to them at a breakfast forum in September. The candidates also both provided statements on the city's website. Referendum Question Voters will also decide if the city can create an ad valorem tax exemption program for new or …

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Florida Amendment 12: What Does a Yes Vote Mean?

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 11: What Does a Yes Vote Mean?

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 10: What Does a Yes Vote Mean?

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 9: What Does a Yes Vote Mean?

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 8: What Does a Yes Vote Mean?

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Florida Amendment 6: What a Yes Vote Means

Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.

Whether you head to the polls Nov. 6 to cast your vote or you’re planning on voting early, you can count on having to decipher a very long ballot. In addition to national, state and local candidates, this year’s ballot also includes a number of proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. To help speed up the process at the polls, Largo Patch has created a guide on each of the amendments. Let’s take a look at Amendment 6 and what a yes vote on it means at the polls. Amendment 6: Prohibition on Public Funding of Abortions; Construction of Abortion Rights While federal law already prohibits the use of federal funds for most abortions, this amendment would also add the prohibitions into the state Constitution. The amendment would also …

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