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Trust and Accessibility: Supervisor of Elections, Ron Turner, on the Elections Process in Sarasota County
What really goes into running an election? Leah Verier-Dunn sits down with Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner for a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and planning involved in helping voters confidently participate in an election. From creating and tracking different ballot styles to reaching young voters, expanding voting accessibility, and assisting voters in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals, Ron shares some of the work voters may never see. The conversation also explores voter confidence and misinformation, how voting options have evolved, and what Sarasota County voters should know before the next election. Timestamps 0:00 Introducing Ron Turner, Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County 0:52 What does the Supervisor of Elections do? 3:56 What it takes to run an election in Sarasota County 7:58 Voter outreach and engaging young voters 12:58 Building voter confidence and combating misinformation 15:53 Voter turnout and how Sarasota County residents vote 19:02 How different ballot styles are created and tracked 20:59 How voting options have evolved and increased accessibility 23:18 Helping nursing home, assisted living, and hospitalized voters 27:29 What voters should know before the next election Links to Learn More https://www.sarasotavotes.gov/ Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog ! Join The Journey
