VOTER'S BILL OF RIGHTS



Each registered voter in this state has the right to:

star Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted.

star Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county.

star Ask for and receive assistance in voting.

star Receive up to two replacements ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast.

star An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question.

star If his or her registration or identity is in question, cast a provisional ballot.

star Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from elections officers.

star Ask for and receive assistance in voting.

star Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officers or any other person.

star Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast.

VOTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES



Each registered voter in this state has the right to:

star Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues.

star Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address.

star Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation.

star Bring proper identification to the polling station.

star Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct.

star Treat precinct workers with courtesy.

star Respect the privacy of other voters.

star Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections.

star Ask questions, if needed.

star Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station.

TIPS AND INFORMATION

Please use the following tips and information to make YOUR vote at the voting precinct quick, easy, and enjoyable experience.

star Polls OPEN 7AM - 7PM.

star Know where your voting precinct is located. to FIND YOUR VOTING PRECINCT or CALL (352) 486-5163.

star Provide required identification.

star Under Florida State Statutes 101.045, no person shall be permitted to vote at any precinct other than the one in which the person has his or her legal residence and in which the person is registered.

star If you are unable to produce proper identification, a provisional ballot will be issued.



MARKING YOUR BALLOT

star Become familiar with CANDIDATES or AMENDMENTS.
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LEARN ABOUT AMENDMENTS


star READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

star Mark ONLY one (1) choice per race. (Unless indicated otherwise)

star Use the pen provided when marking your ballot.

star Color in the oval completely.




WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

star Voters must WRITE-IN the name AND fill in the oval next to the name for the WRITE-IN vote to count.

Write-In Example


star The Write-In candidate must be a qualified candidate.

ELECTION DAY

What should I bring with me to my voting precinct?



The clerk or inspector shall require each elector, upon entering the polling place, to present one of the following current and valid picture identifications:

star Florida Driver's License.

star Florida Identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

star United States Passport.

star Debit or credit card.

star Military identification.

star Student identification.

star Retirement center identification.

star Neighborhood association identification.

star Public assistance identification.


VOTING PRECINCT

star Polls Open 7AM - 7PM.

star If you need assistance, Please ask a pollworker.

star Provide photo identification.

star Voters may bring their sample ballot to help mark their ballot.

star Don't exit the polling location without your "I VOTED" sticker.