What is Florida’s Amendment 4 on abortion?
Florida will have the chance to vote on whether or not to make abortion legal beyond the six weeks the current law allows.
The 2024 general election is less than two months out, which means the deadlines to ensure you’re registered to vote or request a mail-in ballot will be here before you know it.
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump and a debate so contentious we likely won’t see another, the election is shaping up to be a heated one.
While early voting begins on Oct. 26, Florida voters can opt to receive mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. The deadline to request a ballot is more than a month out, leaving plenty of time to check your voter status, register to vote (if needed) and learn more about each candidate.
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How to check your vote-by-mail status in Florida
You can easily check your vote-by-mail status by heading over to your local Supervisor of Elections website. If you’re not sure where to find that, you can use the Florida Department of State’s website to locate it.
Once you click on that link, you’ll find a list of counties. Select yours, and you’ll be taken to yet another new page. Here, you’ll be asked for three pieces of info:
First nameLast nameDate of birth
Once you’ve entered that information, you’ll see all of your voting information, including your precinct and polling location. Scroll down and look for a section that says “Current Elections.” You’ll find a large button that allows you to request a mail ballot.
You’ll also find your voter status above that button, which will let you know if you’ve already requested a mail-in ballot.
How to request a mail-in ballot in Florida
There are a few ways you can request a vote-by-mail ballot.
If you don’t want to submit your request online, you can use Form DS-DE 160. You can fill this form out and email, fax or scan and attach the document to an email to the Supervisor of Elections. You can also complete the form in person at the Supervisor of Elections’ office or by phone.
Use this link to find your county Supervisor of Elections’ contact information.
To submit your application online, you’ll follow the same steps we listed above to check your voter status.
Your request will need to include the following information:
The voter’s nameThe voter’s date of birthThe voter’s address (A signed written request is required if the address is different than the address on file. An exception exists for absent uniformed service voters or an overseas voter seeking a vote-by-mail ballot.)The voter’s Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card or last four digits of the voter’s Social Security number, whichever may be verified in the supervisor’s recordsThe voter’s signature (if the request is written)When is the deadline to submit your vote-by-mail request?
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the 2024 general election is 5 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Who can vote by mail in Florida?
Anyone who is eligible to vote in Florida can request a vote-by-mail ballot. A request can also be submitted on behalf of someone under certain conditions. Here’s who can request a ballot:
A voterThe voter’s immediate familyThe voter’s spouse’s immediate familyThe voter’s legal guardianA designee for a voter with a disabilityHow long does a vote-by-mail request last?
Under a new law, new vote-by-mail requests will need to be submitted after every two years. You can submit a request for an individual election or for all of the elections within that time frame.
What happens if my vote-by-mail ballot is lost or damaged?
You can request another ballot by contacting your Supervisor of Elections’ office.
What if I change my mind and want to vote in person?
That’s completely fine. You can still vote in person. What you’ll need to do is bring your vote-by-mail ballot to the polls and give it to an election worker, explaining that you want to vote in person. They will provide you with a regular ballot that you’ll fill out as normal.
If your ballot is lost, damaged or you simply forgot it on your way to the poll, the Supervisor of Elections’ office will need to verify that it has not been returned or received. Once that has been confirmed, you can vote with a regular ballot.
What is the deadline to submit a ballot by mail?
All votes must be received no later than 7 p.m. on election day unless an extension is given for overseas voters. Exceptions only apply during Presidential Preference Primary and General Elections.
Can you return a vote-by-mail ballot in person?
One of the greatest things about mail-in ballots is their flexibility. You can mail them in or return them in person. They cannot be returned online, by fax or by email unless an exception has been made for an overseas voter.
You can deliver a vote-by-mail ballot to a secure drop box at your local Supervisors of Elections’ main and branch offices until 7 p.m. on election day. They can also be returned at any designated early voting sites in your county.
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