Local Politics · Lake County
Election Day Nov. 3: Polls Open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Across Lake and Sumter Counties
Voters in Lake and Sumter counties head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for races including Florida governor, U.S. Senate, Lake County Commission Districts 2 and 4, School Board District 1, and mayoral contests in Clermont, Groveland, Bushnell, and Center Hill. Lake County voters face two ballot questions: a school district millage increase to one mill for four years and continuation of the North Lake County Hospital District for ten years. Sumter County voters decide on renewing local option fuel taxes and re-establishing a 2% tourist development tax on short-term rentals. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; voters must bring a valid photo ID with signature or may cast a provisional ballot.