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2019 Election Ballots Are Out

Ballots for the 2019 election of FHBPA Board of Directors have been mailed to all FHBPA members of record. As in past years, you have a choice of either completing and mailing a paper ballot or making your selections online. The mailed ballots include instructions for filling out and submitting a paper ballot, and an Elector ID and Password is provided for those who choose to vote online instead.
If you do not receive your ballot in the mail by February 14, 2019 please contact the FHBPA office by email at fhbpa@floridahbpa.com or by phone at 954-457-3516. Please provide us with your full name, phone number, email address and current Florida thoroughbred owner or trainer license number.
Candidates will be listed in two categories, owners and trainers. You may vote for up to 2 candidates in the owner category, up to 2 candidates in the trainer category and a fifth vote may be from either category.  In any event, no more than 5 total selections can appear on your ballot. Please check your ballots to assure they are valid submissions.
The final certified candidates for this election are:
Owners
Thomas Cannell
Gregory Nikolopoulos
Herbert Oster
Nicholas Vaccarezza
Trainers
Patrick Biancone
David Fawkes
Natalie Fawkes
Carlo Vaccarezza
Marcus J. Vitali 
All completed mail ballots must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2019 to be counted and online voting will remain open until 11:59 pm on March 15, 2019.
We urge all FHBPA members to take a few minutes and vote. Those elected will be representing your interests for the next 3 years and will help shape the future of South Florida racing. The FHBPA appreciates your participation in this important election process.