Active Registered Voters
as of 09/06/2010		 Republicans:
49,773 		Democrats:
37,688 		Others:
28,661 		Total
116,122
 
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Vote By Mail

Who Can "Vote By Mail" 

All qualified voters are permitted to "Vote By Mail" under Florida law. The voter is not required to give a reason.

(see sections 97.021(1) and 101.62, Florida Statutes)

How to "Vote By Mail" 

A voter, or, if directly instructed by the voter, a member of the voter's immediate family or the voter's legal guardian, may request a "Vote By Mail" ballot from the Supervisor of Elections in person, by mail, online, or by telephone. One request can cover all elections through the next two general elections. The person requesting a "Vote By Mail" ballot must disclose:

  • The name of the voter for whom the ballot is requested;
  • The voter's address;
  • The voter's date of birth;
  • The requester's name;
  • The requester's address;
  • The requester's driver's license number, if available;
  • The requester's relationship to the voter; and,
  • The requester's signature (written request only).

A designee may pick up a "Vote By Mail" ballot for a voter on Election Day, or up to five (5) days before Election Day. A designee may only pick up two (2) "Vote By Mail" ballots per election, other than his or her own ballot, or ballots for members of his or her immediate family. Designees must have written authorization from the voter, present a picture I.D. and sign an affidavit.

For mailing a ballot to a voter the request must be received no later than six (6) days before an election, by 5:00 PM.  Ballots will be mailed out up to four (4) days prior to an election.

Marked ballots must be mailed or delivered in person reaching the Supervisor of Elections’ Punta Gorda office not later than seven (7) PM on the day of the election. Branch offices will accept ballots until five (5) PM. Do not return your voted ballot to a polling place.

If you have obtained a "Vote By Mail" ballot, but want to vote in your precinct on Election Day, you must take the "Vote By Mail" ballot with you to the polls, whether or not it has been marked, so that it can be cancelled. However, if you are unable to return the ballot, you may vote a provisional ballot. (see sections 101.62 and 101.69, Florida Statutes)

Can I have my "Vote By Mail" Ballot sent to a PO Box?

Yes, you can have your "Vote By Mail" ballot sent to any valid mailing address, including a friend, neighbor or PO Box.

What is the difference between a "Vote By Mail" Ballot and an Absentee Ballot?

They are the same.

When will "Vote by Mail" ballots for the August 24, 2010 Primary be mailed out to voters?

The initial batch of Primary vote by mail ballots will be mailed out on 7/23/10 to those voters who have already requested them.  Subsequent mailings will be mailed out on a daily basis as new requests are received.

Vote by mail ballots for Military and Overseas citizens will be mailed on 7/10/10.

How are "Vote By Mail" Ballots processed?

Click here to see a diagram of the "Vote By Mail" process.

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