Hillsborough County, Florida-- The commercials have flooded your televisions and radios, and the time for Hillsborough residents to vote in the 2012 Primary Election is upon us. 

The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections has announced that early voting for the county kicked off today, allowing eligible voters to cast their ballot at an of the 15 approved Early Voting Sites. 

In a Florida Primary Election, voters must be registered with a political party to vote for their party's candidates. 

Tampa, Florida-- Even though the deadline to register to vote in the primary was today at 5 p.m., the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections will still host registration drives for residents to vote in the upcoming presidential election. 

Don't miss the one near you; it takes place this coming Saturday, July 21, at the New Tampa Family YMCA, 16221 Compton Dr., Tampa, FL 33647.

Hernando County, Florida-- The deadline to register to vote or to change your party affiliation for the August 14 primary was today at 5 p.m. 

Those of you who did not register by 5 p.m. today will not be eligible to vote in the upcoming primary election. 

Residents who are currently registered to vote, but need to make updates to their address information may visit www.hernandovotes.com and access the "Change Your Address" link under the "Voting Information", or call 352-754-4125 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.