Registered Voters as of 07/30/2010:   Republicans 114,700    Democrats 108,398    Others 72,587    Total 295,685
****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. (OpenCube Inc. - http://www.opencube.com)****	Frequently Asked Questions 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. 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. The change must be made on a Florida Voter Registration Application. 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. 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: The Office of Executive Clemency 2601 Blairstone Road Building C, Room 229 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 may call the Supervisor of Elections and request a pollworker application, or you may complete an on-line request form. Once the application has been received, you will be scheduled to attend an interview orientation session to familiarize you with elections in Pasco County. 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 Election Support Center in Dade City. The vote by mail paper ballots are tabulated at the Election Support Center in Dade City on an optical ballot reader. These totals are compiled to produce official totals.
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