2008 Elections

Tabulating blemished ballots in Collier

Nov. 5, 2008

Wednesday morning at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office, employees and watchers gathered to go over the 1,000 blemished ballots that were not able to be read by the DS200 machines.

Election Day: Nov. 4, 2008

Nov. 4, 2008

Poll workers at precinct 471 in Collier County prepare for voters in the early hours at the Collier County public library on Central Ave in Naples Tuesday. Record crowds are expected to vote in the 2008 presidential election

Southwest Florida prepares for Election Day

Nov. 3, 2008

Election officials distributed ballots and voting supplies to election clerks on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.

Early voting in Collier, Lee

Oct. 20, 2008

Early voting in Florida began Monday, October 20 with heavy turnout in many locations in Collier and Lee counties.

Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden visits SW Florida

Oct. 8, 2008

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden will be speaking at a political rally at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Alico Arena. Biden will also attend a Naples fundraiser hosted by developer Jack Antaramian.

GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin visits SW Florida

Oct. 6, 2008

GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin visited Southwest Florida Monday, October 6, 2008. Thousands of supporters gathered at Germain Arena to hear her speak.