They came early and lined streets, parking lots and bridges in every part of the country for a No Kings protest rally that was focused on non-partisan voter participation.

Republican Nick Pachota and Democrat Ryan Neill will compete in November for Florida House District 74.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, is National Voter Registration Day. This annual nationwide event serves as a reminder of the fundamental importance of voting and is an opportunity to encourage and assist eligible citizens in registering to vote.

Not one local race will be determined at the close of polls on Tuesday.

Voting for the Aug. 18 primary surged over the weekend as the in-person “early voting” option became available statewide.

Voters are reminded that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 primary election is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The early voting period for most counties begins Saturday, Aug. 8. Hendry County early voting started Monday.

Patricia Pearce blames enrollment decline and school choice for the district’s financial emergency. Opponent Lauren V. Thompson blames overspending.

There are two candidates for a vacant spot in the fourth district.

Incumbent Sam Fisher running for another term on the school board representing District 1; faces challenger Jenn McDaigle.

Jenn McDaigle faces incumbent Sam Fisher for the School District of Lee County school board in District 1.