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Frequently Asked Questions
Voter Registration Qualifications
Do I have to be a United States Citizen?
Yes. You must be a United States Citizen to be a registered voter. If you have a Green Card,
that indicates that you are not a United States citizen.
What identification do I need in order to register to
vote?
You do not need to show any proof to register to vote. You sign an oath attesting to the
accuracy of all information given. However, first-time Pasco County voters who mail in their application must also include a
copy of their photo identification.
Can I use a nickname when I register to vote?
No. You should use your legal name just as you would for any legal document.
Voting
How do I know where I vote?
That information is provided to you on your voter information card, or you may use the
Precinct Finder. If you've lost your card, you may request a replacement by completing a voter registration application.
What hours are the polls open in Pasco County?
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
How do I know what my congressional, state senate, and state
house districts are?
Pasco County is included in the Fifth and Ninth Congressional Districts. We are
represented by the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth State Senate districts and the Forty- fourth,
Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth, Forty-eight, Sixty-first, and Sixty-second State House districts. The districts in which you are
eligible to vote are indicated on your voter identification card issued by the Supervisor of
Elections, or you may use the Precinct Finder.
Who is required to vote a provisional ballot?
A provisional ballot is a paper ballot issued at the polls. The ballot is not cast until the validity of the ballot is determined by the Pasco County Canvassing Board upon evidence provided by the voter and the supervisor of elections staff. A person casting a provisional ballot shall have the right to present written evidence supporting his or her eligibility to vote to the supervisor of elections by not later than 5 p.m. on the second day following the election.
Pursuant to Florida Statutues, the following voters will be issued a provisional ballot:
A voter claiming to be properly registered in the state and eligible to vote at the precinct but whose eligibility cannot be determined.
A voter who refutes the supervisor’s office confirmation that he/she is not registered/eligible.
A voter who is currently registered in the state of Florida but has relocated to a new county and did not update their address prior to election day.
A voter who is not able to provide picture/signature identification at the polls.
A voter who has been challenged prior to election day or at the precinct on election day.
A voter who requested a vote-by-mail ballot but does not have the ballot to surrender at the polls, and the pollworker is unable to verify if the ballot was returned by mail to the Supervisor of Elections’ Office.
A voter whom the precinct register indicates voted early, but the pollworker is unable to verify if the voter already voted.
A voter who refutes the indication on the precinct register that they have already voted early or by mail, and the pollworker is able to confirm by phone call to the elections’ office.
A voter whose signature on their ID does not match their signature on the precinct register and refuses to complete an affidavit.
A voter whose Florida Driver License #, Florida Identification # or Social Security # has not yet been verified by the Department of State in conjunction with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Vote by Mail
May I vote before Election Day?
Yes. You may contact our office as to when and where you may vote early or request a vote by mail ballot.
Where do I obtain a vote by mail ballot?
You may obtain a vote by mail ballot by phoning, writing or coming in to the Supervisor of Elections' Office, or you may
complete an on-line application.
May I request a vote by mail ballot for someone other than myself?
Yes. You may request by phone a vote by mail ballot be mailed to anyone in your immediate
family or anyone for whom you are a legal guardian. Any request for a voter must include the
voter's name, date of birth, address, and where the ballot is to be mailed. As well, the
requester must provide their name, address, driver's license number, and the relationship to
the voter.
Four days prior to the election you may carry-out up to two ballots from the Supervisor of
Elections' Office for anyone as long as the above information is provided in writing from the
voter and it specifically designates you as the person to carry the ballot out and you provide photo identification. There is no
limitation on the number of carry-outs for immediate family.
Political Party
Why do I have to declare a political party?
You are not required to declare a party preference. However, you should know Florida is a closed
primary state. In a primary election, voters may only vote for candidates in their party. By not
selecting a party, you limit your vote in the primaries to only non-partisan candidates and issues. The only
exception is a Universal Primary Contest (UPC). A UPC is a contest in a primary
election in which all candidates have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no
opposition in the general election. All qualified electors may vote on a UPC regardless of
party affiliation. In the general election, party affiliation is not an issue.
You may vote for any candidate, regardless of party preference.
When and how do I change my party preference?
A party affiliation may be changed at anytime. However, when the registration books are closed for an election, voter registration and party changes will be accepted but only for the purpose of future elections. Party changes may be submitted on a Florida Voter Registration Application or by signed, written request which includes either your date of birth or your voter identification number. Requests should be mailed to PO Box 300, Dade City FL 33525.
Residency
Can I register here if I live here part of the
year and in another state part of the year?
Yes. However, you must determine which place you want to be your legal residence. You cannot be
registered in two places at once.
Can I register to vote if I am homeless?
Yes. You will be registered in the precinct where you have mail delivered. When completing the
registration application, write "homeless" in the residence address box and your mailing address in the mailing address box.
How do I change my voter registration?
Your change of address can be made in writing to the Supervisor of Elections or you may use our on-line address change form. The address change
may be in letter form or you may, complete and return a Florida Voter Registration application
indicating your new address to the Supervisor of Elections.
Felony Convictions
Can I register to vote if I've been convicted
of a felony?
Yes....if your civil rights concerning voting have been restored.
To find out if your civil rights have been restored, contact:
Office of Executive Clemency
4070 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
850-488-2952
Pollworkers
What is a pollworker?
Pollworkers are people that work at the polling places on election day.
How can I become a pollworker?
You must complete an on-line Pollworker application. The Supervisor of Elections' office will contact you to schedule an orientation. At this
meeting you will be briefed on pollworker duties and responsibilities, hours to be worked, training
sessions, physical and clerical requirements and rates of pay. You will be given an opportunity
to ask any other election-related questions that might help you decide if this is a job for you.
You will be advised if you have not qualified to be a pollworker. Qualified applicants will be added to our
pollworker file and notified by mail when they are scheduled for training to work in an election.
Ballot Tabulation
What type of voting system does Pasco
County use?
Pasco County uses Election Systems & Software's (ESS) optical scan paper ballot system, where votes are cast by filling in ovals, similar to the lottery.
How are ballots tabulated on election night?
When the polls close on Election Night, vote totals are transmitted from each precinct via modem to the central tabulation site at the Elections Service Center in Dade City. The vote by mail paper ballots are tabulated at the Elections Service Center in Dade City on an optical ballot reader. These totals are compiled to produce official totals.
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PO Box 300 * Dade City, Florida 33526 * 1-800-851-8754