Almost everyone understands who makes up the majority of voters in Highlands County: white GOP voters over the age of 50. But minorities also showed up, and most of them voted Democrat. ...more

December 7, 2008

With almost three more months for people to register to vote in the November general election, Highlands County already has more registered voters than ever in its history. ...more

July 15, 2008

Is Florida turning blue? Or just slightly bluish? Or even just a less reddish shade of purple? ...more

July 15, 2008

Maybe it's a burning desire for tax relief. ...more

January 24, 2008

Maybe it's a burned-out electorate eager to take action after a presidential campaign that many complain started much too early. ...more

January 23, 2008

Ballots can be cast in the Jan. 29 presidential primary and tax cut election between Jan. 14 and Jan. 27 at the Avon Park and Lake Placid libraries, or the Highlands County Government Center. Non-partisans and members of minor parties can vote on the constitutional amendment. More info: (863) 402-6655. ...more

January 14, 2008

Which way will Hernando go? The conscientious among the electorate will begin to answer that question on Monday, the first day of early voting for the Jan. 29 presidential primary election. ...more

January 12, 2008

SEBRING — Since 1994, Democrats have gained 20,000 registrations. Republicans have added 40,000. But the others — the 26 minor parties and voters with no party affiliation — have gained nearly 70,000 men and women. "I think that's the motor voter registrations more than anything else," said Pat Hogan, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Highlands County. When drivers get a license, they're asked if they want to register to vote. Young people and those who haven't given much thought to politics will agree. ...more

January 9, 2008