Registered Voters as of 6/30/2009:   Republicans 113,555    Democrats 109,070    Others 70,040    Total 292,665
****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. (OpenCube Inc. - http://www.opencube.com)****		Voter's Guide Election and Book Closing Dates What is NVRA? Closed Primaries Universal Primaries Registering to Vote Address Change Optical Scan Voting FAQ Update of Voter Signature Where do I Vote? Vote by Mail Information Request an Vote by Mail Ballot Identification Requirements Voter's Responsibilities Voter's Bill of Rights Convenient printable version of the Voter's Guide published February 2009 The 2010 Election Dates: Election Book Closing Date Date of Election   Municipal March 15, 2010 April 13, 2010   Primary July 26, 2010 August 24, 2010   General October 4, 2010 November 2, 2010   The Book Closing Date is the statewide deadline to register to vote, or change your political party for any election if you are already registered. For first time voters in Florida, a completed voter registration form must be in the Supervisor of Elections' office, or postmarked, by the book closing date. If you have relocated to a new address within Florida, register that address with the Supervisor of Elections' office as soon as possible. A sample ballot will usually be available 25-30 days prior to an election. Immediately following the election, the sample ballot will be replaced by the election results. Return to List of Topics What is NVRA? The National Voter Registration Act (also known as NVRA or "motor voter") was passed by Congress in 1993. The Act was intended to increase the number of eligible citizens who registered to vote and to ensure accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained. In order to accomplish these goals, provisions were set in place that would expand the number of locations and opportunities where eligible citizens could apply to register to vote. It would also change the way that voter registration rolls were kept current. Beginning January 1, 1995, Pasco County residents had hundreds of locations where they could make application for voter registration. Return to List of Topics Closed Primaries Florida is a closed primary state. In a primary election, voters may only vote for candidates in their party of registration. By not selecting a party when you register to vote, your vote is limited in the primaries to only judges and issues. In the General Election, party affiliation is not an issue. You may vote for any candidate, regardless of party preference. Frequently Asked Questions    Return to List of Topics Universal Primaries A Universal Primary Contest or "UPC" means 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. Return to List of Topics Identification Requirements Florida law requires two forms of identification at the polls. In order to vote you must present both signature and photo identification. It can be one form of identification, such as a Florida driver license, or two separate forms of identification. For example, you may have a membership card with your photograph on it but not your signature. You would then need to present a second form of identification with your signature on it. Examples of Picture Identification: Florida driver license Florida identification card U.S. passport Military ID Security badge Entertainment ID Student ID Retirement center ID If you do not have proper ID, you must vote a Provisional Ballot, which is a paper ballot issued at the polling place or at the early voting site to a voter who does not provide photo and signature identification or whose eligibility to vote cannot be determined. Additionally, it will take you longer to be processed to vote. 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. Frequently Asked Questions    Return to List of Topics Update of Voter Signature Has your signature changed? When you return a vote by mail ballot or sign a petition, your signature is verified against the signature we have on file. If the signatures do not match, your vote by mail ballot may not be counted or your petition may not be accepted. Voters may update their signature by completing a voter registration application. Return to List of Topics Voter's Responsibilities Each registered voter in this state should: Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues. Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address. Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation. Bring proper identification to the polling station. Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. Respect the privacy of other voters. Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections. Ask questions, if needed. Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station. NOTE TO VOTER: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting. (Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes) Return to List of Topics Voter's Bill of Rights Each registered voter in this state has the right to: Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted. Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county. Ask for and receive assistance in voting. Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast. An explanation if his or her registration is in question. If his or her registration is in question, cast a provisional ballot. Prove his or her identity by signing an affidavit if election officials doubt the voter’s identity. Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from election officers. Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person. Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast. (Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes) Return to List of Topics
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