Bill Petersen Clermont City Council Seat 5 candidate photo
William “Bill” Petersen
Clermont · Seat 5
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Make Your Voice Heard — August 18, 2026.

The Clermont City Council Seat 5 Primary Election is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to vote by mail, vote early, or vote on Election Day.

Key Dates

Mark your calendar.

Mail Ballots Mailed
Friday, July 10, 2026

Lake County begins mailing Vote-by-Mail ballots to every voter with an active request on file. Confirm your request is on file with the Supervisor of Elections.

Check or update my request
Voter Registration Deadline
Monday, July 20, 2026

Last day to register to vote, change parties, or update your registration before the Primary Election. Register online at lakevotes.gov.

Register or update info
Mail Ballot Request Deadline
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · by 5:00 PM

Mail ballot requests must be received by the Lake County Supervisor of Elections by 5:00 PM. Request earlier if you can so your ballot arrives with time to spare.

Request a mail ballot
Early Voting Begins
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 10 AM – 6 PM daily

In-person early voting opens at designated Lake County sites and runs through August 15. Polls are open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM every day during the early voting window.

Check early voting info
Early Voting Ends
Saturday, August 15, 2026

Last day of in-person early voting in Lake County. After this, the next opportunity to vote in person is your assigned precinct on Election Day.

Check early voting info
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 7 AM – 7 PM

Polls are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Vote at your assigned precinct. Bring a valid Florida photo ID with a signature.

Find your precinct
How to Vote

Three ways to cast your ballot.

Vote by Mail

Request a Vote-by-Mail ballot from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections, fill it out at home, and return it by mail or to a secure drop-off location. Easiest way to make sure your vote is counted.

Vote Early, in Person

Vote at any designated Lake County early voting site from August 8 through August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day. No waiting in line on Election Day.

Vote on Election Day

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, vote at your assigned precinct between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID with a signature.

Precinct Lookup

Find your polling place.

At lakevotes.gov, select “Voter Information” to look up your assigned precinct, sample ballot, and registration status.

Look up my precinct
Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Your official elections office.

Mail ballots, early voting locations, precinct lookups, sample ballots, voter registration, and accessibility information are all available from the Lake County SOE.

Visit the SOE website

On August 18th, send Bill Petersen back to Clermont City Council Seat 5.

Required disclaimer

Political advertisement paid for and approved by William “Bill” Petersen, for Clermont City Council Seat 5.