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Can I get information from the voter registration records?

Where do I report election law violations?

When can I vote as an absentee?

When must the marked absentee ballot be returned?

What does it mean that Florida is a "Closed Primary" state?

May I vote in an election if I registered to vote only a few days before the election?

I am a convicted felon and wish to have my voting rights restored, what do I do?

 

Can I get information from the voter registration records?

Yes. In Florida, voter registration records are open to the public and may be examined, but not duplicated or sold commercially by anyone. When there are official requests for lists of registered voters, the supervisor of elections has 15 days to respond. These requests may only be made by government agencies, candidates, registered political committees, registered political committees of continuous existence, political parties, and incumbent officeholders. 
Note: No person who acquires such a list, shall use any information contained therein for purposes which are not related to elections, political or governmental activities, voter registration, or law enforcement.  (see section 98.095 Florida Statutes)

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Where do I report election law violations?

Violations relating to chapters 104 and 1-6, Florida Statutes, should be reported by sworn written complaint to:

The Florida Elections Commission
Room 2002, The Capitol, 
Tallahassee, FL  32399-0250

Violations of either the National Voter Registration Act of 1993,or any irregularities or fraud involving voter registration , removal procedures, or voting under the Florida Election Code should be reported in writing to:

Division of Elections
The Collins Building, Room 100
107 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL  32399-0250

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When can I vote as an absentee?

All qualified electors are permitted to vote absentee under Florida law. An elector, or an immediate family member may request an absentee ballot from the supervisor of elections in person, by mail, or by telephone. One request can cover all elections within a calendar year. The person requesting an absentee ballot must disclose:
• The name of the elector for whom the ballot is requested
• The elector’s address
• The elector’s date of birth
• The requester’s name
• The requester’s address
• The requester’s driver license number, if available
• The requester’s relationship to the elector
• The requester’s signature (written request only)

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When must the marked absentee ballot be returned?

Marked ballots must be received by mail or delivered in person to the supervisor of elections office no later than 7 p.m. on the day of the election.

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What does it mean that Florida is a "closed primary" state?

Only voters who are registered members of the two major political parties (Republicans and Democrats) may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election. Registered minor political party voters and voters without party affiliation are not eligible to vote for major party candidates in a primary election.

However, if all candidates in a primary election have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation, may vote in the primary election for that office.

All registered voters, including those without party affiliation and minor political party voters are entitled to vote for nonpartisan judicial and school board offices, special districts and local referendum questions in a primary election.

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May I vote in an election if I registered to vote only a few days before the election?

You may apply to register to vote any time by mail or in person. However, the registration books will be closed on the 29th day before each election and will remain closed until after that election. You must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election. When the registration books are closed for an election, voter registration and party changes are accepted, but only for the purpose of subsequent elections. The date your voter registration application is postmarked or hand delivered to the supervisor of elections is your registration date.

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I am a convicted felon and wish to have my voting rights restored, what do I do?

The Florida Clemency Board has a complete guide to the questions concerning restoration of felon's voting rights in Florida. To see this guide, clidk HERE.

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