In what might be a moot point, Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson has withdrawn his request for $2.3 million to cover cost overruns in his office. ...more

December 20, 2008

Outgoing elections supervisor Buddy Johnson has changed his mind about asking the county commission to give his office more money. ...more

December 19, 2008

If you thought the Nov. 4 election was over at 10 p.m., when Susan Benton won the sheriff's race, take a look at the Highlands County elections office. ...more

November 22, 2008

The lines were long as voters turned out in droves Tuesday to vote in one of the most historic elections of all time. ...more

November 6, 2008

10:41 p.m. Even though it's not official, everyone in this room thinks it's a Barack Obama victory. ...more

November 4, 2008

8:52 p.m. The room is starting to fill up as invited guests pull up chairs in front of two big-screen TVs. ...more

November 4, 2008

8:48 p.m.: Supporters of Barack Obama are spending this evening watching the election returns at the Marriott Waterside in downtown Tampa. ...more

November 4, 2008

Talk about a quiet room looking for a party! ...more

November 4, 2008

3:03 p.m.: Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner is in the midst of a final push to get out the vote. He is visiting voting precincts from one end of the county to the other. ...more

November 4, 2008

A strong finish in Pasco County helped Carrollwood lawyer Bill Mitchell win the hotly contested U.S. House District 9 Democratic primary race. He will face Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, in the general election. ...more

August 27, 2008