Election 2012

Photos from the 2012 elections.

Full gallery »Elections 2012: Super Tuesday

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters at the end of his Super Tuesday campaign rally in Boston, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
  • Bradley Williams, 3, leans over to take a look as his dad, Doug, casts his vote during Super Tuesday at the Spalding Drive Elementary School in Sandy Springs, Ga., Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Republican Presidential candidate Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was favored to win in Georgia on Tuesday, but his rivals have spent time and resources in the state, hoping to grab a share of the state's 76 delegates. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Vino Wong) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, center right, kisses his wife Karen before speaking to supporters at an election night party at Steubenville High School in Steubenville, Ohio, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney casts his ballot in Massachusetts primary at the Beech Street Senior Center in Belmont, Mass., Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shares a laugh with his wife Ann after voting in the Massachusetts primary in Belmont, Mass., Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks at his election night rally at Steubenville High School, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Steubenville, Ohio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


Full gallery »Election 2012: Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep title

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. reacts with his wife, Lori, after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his mother Doris Nelson after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr., left, watches on as supporters react to the announcement by campaign manager Richard Garner, center, indicating the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is congratulated by campaign manager Richard Garner after Garner makes the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Richard Garner, campaign manager for Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. keeps an eye on closing polls during Nelson's election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.

Incumbent Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep his title, at least for another four years.



Full gallery »Naples City Council 2012 Election Results

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, left, checks on the poll results alongside Emily Thoemke during a party at her home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, chats with friends during an election results watch party at her family's home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Penny Taylor, center, hugs Cheryl Coyle goodbye after learning Taylor was more than likely not going to be elected to Naples City Council on Tuesday night at Bayfront Inn in Naples.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, chats with Judy Thompson, second left, and Patti Thompson, during an election results watch party at her family's home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Penny Taylor chats with Lou Vlasho after Taylor learned that she lost in the election for Naples City Council at Bayfront Inn on Tuesday night.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, checks on the poll results alongside friends and family during a party at her home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.


Full gallery »Mitt Romney wins big in Florida

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, kisses his wife Ann with his family onstage at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spiles during a Florida Republican presidential primary night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney smiles as he is welcomed to the stage during his victory celebration after winning the Florida primary election Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, waves to supporters with his wife Ann and family at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks to supporters at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich waves as he arrives to a Florida Republican presidential primary night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich held rallies Tuesday night in Florida.



Full gallery »Mitt Romney makes campaign stop in downtown Naples

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney arrives at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples for a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney arrives at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples for a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney greets supporters and signs autographs after addressing a capacity crowd of supporters at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples during a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney addresses a capacity crowd of supporters at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples during a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney addresses a capacity crowd of supporters at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples during a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Linda Paredes, center, of Naples, joins a capacity crowd of supporters gathered to hear Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney speak at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples during a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. After introductions from Vice-Mayor John Sorey III, Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.) and Mack's father, former U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, Romney spoke to over a thousand people packed into the plaza and overflowing into Fifth Avenue South.

Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney spoke at Sugden Plaza in downtown Naples during a campaign rally on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 ahead of Tuesday's state primary election



Full gallery »GOP presidential candidate debate in Florida

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, speaks to the media in the spin room after the Republican presidential candidate debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, INSTEAD OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, stand during the National Anthem at the Republican presidential candidates debate at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidates, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney talk during a commercial break at the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • CNN's Wolf Blitzer is seen at right as Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, participate in the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidates, from left to right former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, look toward moderator Wolf Blitzer of CNN as they participate in the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)


Full gallery »GOP candidate Rick Santorum makes appearance at local church

  • David Albers/Staff - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to a crowd gathered at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. during a campaign stop on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to a crowd gathered at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. during a campaign stop on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to a crowd gathered at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. during a campaign stop on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Devon Renfroe, 17, left, and Matt Benhead, 18, sit on stage behind Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum as he speaks at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. during a campaign stop on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to a crowd gathered at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. during a campaign stop on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples resident Christine Robinson sings the National Anthem at a campaign stop for Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.

GOP candidate Rick Santorum makes appearance at First Baptist Church in Naples, Fla.



Full gallery »Newt Gingrich in Naples

  • Lexey Swall/Staff Former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife, Callista, right, walk out on to the stage as former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, left, Naples Vice Mayor John Sorey, third from left, and Naples City Council member Sam Saad, center, cheer among other supporters during a rally at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Crowds gather for a rally for former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Crowds gather for a rally for former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich hold up a key to the city given to him at a campaign rally at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Former House Speaker and republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, upper left, and his wife, Callista, exit their bus as they arrive for a rally at Cambier Park on January 24, 2012 in Naples, Fla. A crowd of about 6,000 showed up to support Gingrich and his presidential campaign. Organizers said it was the largest crowd ever gathered at the park.


Full gallery »Mitt Romney Visits Lehigh Acres

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Jim Wilson, of Buckingham Va., makes sure all of his signs and flags are in order before Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Judy and John Wenner chat with Mary Buttler as they wait for the arrival of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for him to speak to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Ashley Severage huddles in the arms of Daniel Bozarth, both of Lehigh, while they wait for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speak outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrives to speak to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Spectators gather as they wait for the arrival of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for him to speak to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.


Full gallery »GOP presidential candidate debate in Tampa

  • Republican presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, gesture before a Republican Presidential debate Monday Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, stand on stage before a Republican Presidential debate Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, gestures during a Republican presidential debate Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, take part in a Republican presidential debate Monday Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla, as moderator Brian Williams of NBC News listens. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, take part in a Republican presidential debate Monday Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Republican presidential candidates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, reaches out to former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum during a Republican presidential debate Monday Jan. 23, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)


Full gallery »South Carolina's Republican primary

  • Alfred Zadig Jr. casts his ballot at the Hazel V. Parker Playground polling place in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, on South Carolina's Republican primary election day. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt
  • South Carolinians arrive to vote in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary at the Amicks Ferry Fire Station in Chapin, S.C., Saturday, Jan., 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • A man shelters himself from the rain prior to a scheduled campaign event for Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, outside a polling station at Powdersville Middle School, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Greenville, S.C., on South Carolina's Republican primary election day. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Portraits of former mayors of Isle of Palms, S.C., hang in a city hall building as Kandee Parker goes to cast her ballot in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Isle of Palms, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Jane Hedden, right, of Anderson, S.C. asks poll manager Pinkie Cowans of Anderson, S.C., a question about voting with the electronic booth in the South Carolina Republican primary at the Anderson Recreation Center in Anderson, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Ken Ruinard)
  • Thomas Pounds of Anderson, S.C., checks in to vote in the South Carolina Republican primary with poll manager Mae Kellam, right, at the Anderson Recreation Center in Anderson, S.C. on Saturday, January 21, 2012. AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Ken Ruinard)


Full gallery »GOP debate in South Carolina

  • Republican presidential candidates, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, take the stage before the start of the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stands with his wife Callista at the end of the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Republican presidential candidates, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, take the stage before the start of the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidates former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich shake hands before the start of the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Republican presidential candidates, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Moderator John King of CNN, left, stands on stage with Republican presidential candidates, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, during the Republican presidential candidate debate at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)


Full gallery »Collier voters go to the polls early

  • Lexey Swall/Staff Naples resident Carol Moore, left, stumps for presidential candidate Rick Santorum outside of the Collier County Public Library headquarters, where early voting took place Monday. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Marilyn Blumeyer walks out of the Collier County Public Library headquarters - which was otherwise closed for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday - after voting Monday afternoon in Naples. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Poll worker Al Taylor, right, gives directions to voters who enter the Collier County Public Library headquarters Monday for early voting. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Dave Stokes, right, of Cape Coral, talks to Collier County Commissioner Tom Henning, right, outside of the Collier County Public Library headquarters as Henning signs a petition to put Rep. Paige Kreegel, R-Punta Gorda, on the ballot for the 14th Congressional District. Kreegel is the seventh person to announce running for Congressman Connie Mack's seat. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Dave Stokes, center, of Cape Coral, talks to Collier County Commissioner Tom Henning, right, outside of the Collier County Public Library headquarters as he and others sign a petition to put Rep. Paige Kreegel, R-Punta Gorda, on the ballot for the 14th Congressional District. Kreegel is the seventh person to announce running for Congressman Connie Mack's seat. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Collier County Commissioner Tom Henning walks out of the Collier County Public Library - which was otherwise closed for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday - after voting Monday afternoon in Naples. Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary started Monday and will end on January 28. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No early voting will take place on Sundays.


Full gallery »Election 2012: Voting Machine Tests

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Liza McClenaghan inspects each machine before test voters run test ballots through the Intelect DS200 machines for a logic and accuracy test on at Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning. McClenaghan is a Democratic Party State Committee Woman that oversees the voting at a specific polling station. Each party has their own poll watcher and McClenaghan admits it's not the most exciting job. 'It's like watching paint dry, said McClenaghan, 'But it's important.'
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Test voters run test ballots through the Intelect DS200 machines for a logic and accuracy test at the Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Patriotic decor can be seen all throughout the Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff William Kocses, right, sets up Intelect DS200 machines for a logic and accuracy test on the equipment at Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Tara Linn, third from right, jokes with Missi Hydes after they acted as test voters who ran test ballots through the Intelect DS200 machines for a logic and accuracy test at Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning. There were a total of ten test voters that helped with test voting for the day.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Test voters run test ballots through the Intelect DS200 machines for a logic and accuracy test at the Supervisor of Elections office on Wednesday morning.


Full gallery »Election 2012: Bonita Springs Candidate Forum

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs City Council candidates Wesley Norris and Barbara Barnes-Buchanan talk with members of the public after the District 4 candidates' forum held at the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs City Council candidate Wesley Norris listens as candidate Roger Brunswick answers questions during the District 4 candidates' forum held at the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs Mayor incumbent Ben Nelson Jr. gives his answers questions during the District 4 candidates' forum held at the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Citizens pack the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive before the District 4 candidates' forum held on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs Mayor incumbent Ben Nelson Jr. talks with citizens before the District 4 candidates' forum held at the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs Mayor candidate David Grothaus talks with citizens after the District 4 candidates' forum held at the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District on Bonita Grande Drive on Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.


Full gallery »Election 2012: Naples City Council Candidate Forum

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Mayor Bill Barnett, a candidate for the Naples City Council, speaks during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County at City Hall.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff The audience listens as candidates for the Naples City Council speak during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County on Tuesday.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Mayor Bill Barnett, a candidate for the Naples City Council, laughs before he speaks during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County at City Hall on Tuesday.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Dee Sulick, a candidate for the Naples City Council, speaks during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County at City Hall on Tuesday.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Penny Taylor, a candidate for the Naples City Council, speaks during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County at City Hall on Tuesday.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, right, a candidate for the Naples City Council, speaks during a forum hosted by The League of Women Voters of Collier County at City Hall on Tuesday.



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