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Voter Registration Requirements

You must register in your county of residence in Florida and you must be:

• A United States citizen
• 18 years of age before election day
• In full possession of your civil rights
• Registered 29 days prior to the election

(There is an exception to the 29 day rule for change of address within the same county. Contact your Supervisor of Elections by phone for details.)

Election Dates and Deadlines

	Registration Deadline	Early Voting	Election Day
Primary Election	July 26, 2010		August 24
General Election

 

Election Day

Polls are open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day. Early voting may take place up to two weeks prior to Election Day at designated location in each county. Voters must present valid identification (photo ID, signature); otherwise, they must vote a Provisional ballot.

Primary Elections. To participate in the promary election of a particular party, voters must be registered in that party. However, if all candidates for an office are from the same party, and will not face opposition in the general election, then all qualified voters may cast a ballot in the primary, regardless of party affiliation.

General Election. In the General Election, you may vote for the candidate of your choice without regard to political party.

For more information concerning early voting, changing your name, address, or party affiliation:

Contact your Supervisor of Elections for Escambia County on the WEB or by calling 850-595-3900

Contact your Supervisor of Elections for Santa Rosa County on the WEB or by phone at 850-983-1900

Escambia County voters can verify their registration status and track their absentee ballot online by accessing "Am I Registered" function at EscambiaVotes.com.

Why Should I Vote?

This is a brochure provided by the League of Women Voters of Florida. It contains valuable information on registration, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, and voter identification. The Brochure