Before you vote in the Nov. 5 general election, research the candidates in local races and read their answers to five timely questions.

Voting: Where, How

Check out key dates, precincts and voting methods.

Polk County Commission

Becky Troutman, Kay Klymko, Judi New vie for an open seat.

Supervisor of Elections

Melony Bell challenges Lori Edwards.

Polk County Sheriff

Theodore Murray challenges Grady Judd.

Florida
House

Three seats represent portions of Lakeland.

U.S. House
House

Three seats represent portions of Lakeland.

Statewide elections

Florida Constitutions

U.S. Senate, six Florida constitutional amendments

Key dates

  • Deadline to register to vote: Oct. 7
  • Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot: Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.
  • Early voting: Oct. 21 to Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Locations
  • Election Day: Nov. 5

Candidate info: The candidate bios in the Voter Guide were lightly edited for style and clarity. Candidate responses to the questions posed by LkldNow are published as submitted by the candidates.