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Escambia County Voters Head to Polls for August 18 Primary: Polling Location Changes Announced
Escambia County voters head to the polls for the August 18 Primary Election. Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender announced several precinct relocations across Pensacola and Century, urging residents to verify their assigned voting locations before casting their ballots.
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Escambia County voters will cast their ballots in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 18, with voting locations open across the county from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ahead of Election Day, Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender alerted local residents to several key polling precinct relocations and operational adjustments designed to ensure a smooth voting process.
Voters assigned to affected precincts have been issued updated voter information cards and formal change notices by mail. Election officials urge all registered voters to verify their assigned polling places before heading out to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
Summary of Relocated Polling Precincts
Several voting precincts across Escambia County have been relocated to new permanent and designated sites for the primary election. Voters in the following precincts should take note of their updated voting addresses:
- Precinct 22 (Century): Permanently relocated from Century Town Hall to the Billy G. Ward Courthouse, located at 7500 N. Century Blvd. in Century.
- Precinct 5: Relocated from Wilde Lake Church to Klondike Church of Pensacola, located at 7201 Klondike Rd. in Pensacola.
- Precinct 49: Moved from the Grace Lutheran and CareerSource Escarosa location to Asbury Place, located at 750 College Blvd. in Pensacola.
- Precinct 77: Moved from Pensacola State College in Warrington to the Lexington Terrace Community Center, situated at 700 S. Old Corry Field Rd. in Pensacola.
- Precinct 98: Relocated from St. John Divine Baptist Church to Bethel AME Church, located at 511 Woodland Dr. in Pensacola.
- Precinct 101: Moved from Plainview Baptist Church to the Hadji Temple, located at 800 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Pensacola.
- Precinct 106: Relocated from the Grace Lutheran and CareerSource Escarosa facility to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, located at 7979 N. 9th Ave. in Pensacola.
Under Florida law, voters participating on Election Day must cast their ballot at their assigned precinct based on their current residential address.
West Florida Public Library Book Drops Temporarily Sealed
In addition to precinct changes, local public service operations have implemented standard election protocols. All West Florida Public Library book drops remain sealed and closed through Election Day.
The book drops are scheduled to reopen following the conclusion of the August 18 primary election. In the interim, library patrons looking to return books, media, and other borrowed materials must do so directly inside library facilities at service desks or through designated drive-thru returns where available.
Why it matters here
Ensuring an orderly and transparent voting process is critical for Northwest Florida communities, from Century and Cantonment in the north to Warrington, West Pensacola, and the greater Pensacola metropolitan area. Knowing the correct polling location in advance prevents unnecessary travel, reduces line delays, and safeguards voter participation across Escambia County.
Local primary elections determine key party nominations and community leadership roles that directly impact county governance, public infrastructure, taxpayer resources, and local representation. When polling locations shift, proactive voter awareness protects the integrity of the ballot box and helps ensure that every eligible citizen exercises their constitutional right efficiently and without confusion.
Background and Election Administration
The office of the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections is responsible for managing election logistics, precinct boundaries, and polling site agreements across the county. Site adjustments occur periodically due to facility availability, venue upgrades, accessibility compliance, or administrative needs.
Supervisor Robert Bender emphasized that official notices were distributed by mail to all registered voters in the impacted precincts to ensure clear communication well ahead of Election Day. Voters who are uncertain about their registration status or designated voting location can verify their details prior to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday by contacting the elections office or checking their voter information online.
Sources
- https://www.northescambia.com/2026/08/several-escambia-county-voting-precincts-including-century-have-moved
- https://www.escambiavotes.gov
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