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2026 Politics in the Park
June 17, 2026 | 4:30-7:00 p.m.

North Collier Regional Park - Exhibit Hall
 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109  

 A free public forum and straw vote hosted by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) in partnership with Collier County Forum Coalition: Greater Naples Chamber, Greater Naples Leadership, League of Women Voters, Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR), Naples Better Government, and the Supervisor of Elections.

Contributing sponsors include:

 B-Squared Advertising, Florida Weekly, and Reinvent Studios.

Admission:
Open to the Public – Free Admission (No RSVP Necessary)

The Collier County Supervisor of Elections will conduct a straw poll ballot for the following contested races: 

State Senate District 28
State Representative Districts 81 and 82
County Commissioner Districts 2 and 4
School Board Districts 1 and 5
City of Naples Airport Authority Seat 2, 3, 4, and 5
Greater Naples Fire District & North Naples Fire District
Collier Mosquito Control Districts

Event Timeline:

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM:
Voting will take place with results announced the same evening.
The ballot is open to all attendees -- no RSVP, registration, or district check-in required.
Simply vote for the candidates in the races that appear on the ballot.

7:00 PM:
Winners announced live

Come out, cast your straw vote, and make sure your voice is heard.
We look forward to seeing you there!