Election Day Checklist

Are you ready for Election Day? Review this checklist to help your Election Day go smoothly.

ü  Are you registered to vote? State law requires that residents be registered to vote in Florida at least 29 days before an election. To register for a future election, download a Voter Registration Application or pick up an application at your nearest elections office, public library or driver license office. 
  

ü  Is your voter information on file current? Have you moved or changed your name? Call (727) 464-6788 to make an address change within the county. Or, use a Voter Registration Application to make any updates. Changes can be made on Election Day, but updating your information prior to Election Day will help you avoid delays at the polls.
 

ü  Do you know where your polling place is? Your municipal election polling place may be different than your polling place for a countywide election. Use the Precinct Finder to confirm your polling place.
  

ü  Do you know when to vote? Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to allow enough time to arrive before the polls close.
  

ü  Do you know the candidates and/or issues on your ballot? View sample ballots by clicking on Current Elections above. Or, click on Precinct Finder to view the ballot specific to your precinct. (Note: this feature only operates when there is a current upcoming election for your precinct.)
  

ü  Do you need assistance voting? You may either bring someone to assist you or poll workers will be available to assist you at the polling place. Florida law requires some paperwork to be completed if assistance is required at the polls. If you have questions, call (727) 464-6788.
  

ü  Do you need to use ADA-accessible voting equipment? The AutoMark ballot marking device is available for voters with disabilities or special needs - featuring an audio headset, zoom in/zoom out, background contrast, touch screen, Braille keypad, two-switch paddle, or sip-and-puff accessories.
  

ü  Do you have valid picture and signature ID? Be sure to bring it with you to avoid delays. If you do not have identification, you may vote a provisional ballot and a Canvassing Board will later determine your eligibility.
  

ü  Did you request a mail ballot and decide to vote at the polls instead? Bring your mail ballot with you to polls and ask a poll worker to cancel it so you may vote at the polling place. If you do not bring your unused mail ballot, a poll worker will need to call the Elections Office to confirm that your ballot has not been received.
  

ü  Where can I find out the election results? Right here on our Web site home page - look for a link to "Election Results" on the front page of the Web site on Election Day to view real-time results election night.
  

ü  View What to Expect at the Polls video, photo page and other information about the optical scan voting system

QUESTIONS? Call (727) 464-6788