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Eligibility to Vote

• Who is eligible to vote?
  You can vote in U.S. elections if you:
  

  • Are a U.S. citizen
  • Meet your state’s residency requirements
    • and meet these requirements.
    • College students have a choice on where they vote. ()
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  • Are 18 years old on or before Election Day
    • In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day. See a .
  • Are registered to vote by your state’s .
    • Note: North Dakota does not require voter registration.
• Who isn't eligible to vote?
  • Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents
  • Some people with felony convictions. . 
  • Some people who are mentally incapacitated. Rules vary by state and change often.
  • For president in the general election: U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories

  Check with your for any questions about who can and cannot vote.

• If I'm eligible, where should I register to vote?

  Laws and options regarding voter registration and voting by mail vary from . These variations include:

  • Ability to register online vs. only by paper form
  • Ability to request a vote by mail ballot online vs. only by paper form
  • Ability to request a vote by mail ballot without an excuse

Registering to Vote and Voting in Florida

• Registration deadlines and election dates

  Voter Registration Deadline: 29 days before Election Day

  2022 Midterm Election Cycle

  • Primary Election Registration Deadline: July 25
  • Primary Election: August 23
  • General Election Registration Deadline: October 11
  • General Election: November 8
• What type of ID do I need to register?

  Florida’s voter registration form asks for your Florida driver’s license or ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Be sure to provide one of these numbers if you have one. To register to vote online, you’ll need your Florida driver’s license or ID number and issued date, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

• If you'd like to vote using your campus address...

  Use the correctly formatted dorm address!

  ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Housing Mail Services has instructions about using your dorm address.

  Make sure that you can access a vote-by-mail ballot in any scenario!

  If you plan to vote by mail while registered at your campus address, ensure that you make arrangements to receive your vote-by-mail ballot at a mailing address that you're certain you will be able to receive mail from in any situation during the month of October. This may entail contacting your local elections office or updating the address to which your ballot should be sent via the website for your state's elections officials.

• Voting in Florida 101
  The Campus Vote Project Florida include information about who is eligible to vote, where to vote, and what you need to do to vote. If you are registered to vote in another state, navigate to your .
• What type of ID do I need to vote?
  Florida requires voters to present a photo ID with a signature in order to vote with a regular ballot on Election Day and during early voting. Acceptable photo IDs are:

  • Student ID
  • Florida driver’s license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • U.S. passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Military ID
  • Retirement center ID
  • Neighborhood association ID
  • Public assistance ID
  • Veteran Health ID issued by the VA
  • Concealed weapons license
  • Employee ID issued by the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality

  If your photo ID lacks a signature, bring another ID with a signature such as a credit or debit card. Your additional signature ID does not have to have a photo. If you lack proper ID, you can vote a provisional ballot which will be counted if you are an eligible voter, voted in the proper precinct, and your signature on the provisional ballot affidavit matches the signature on your registration form.

Where Do I Vote?

• By mail

  Any registered voter may vote by mail in Florida without an excuse.

  To request a vote-by-mail ballot, you must provide your Florida driver's license number, Florida identification card number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Vote-by-mail applications are available on each website or by contacting your supervisor’s office.

  A request for a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed to you must be received by the supervisor no later than 5 p.m. on the 10th day before the election.

  Vote-by-mail ballots can also be picked up in person until – and including on – Election Day. To pick up a ballot on Election Day, a form must be filled out affirming that an emergency exists that keeps the voter from being able to vote at their assigned polling place.

  Completed vote-by-mail ballots may be returned by mail, in person to the voter’s supervisor of elections, or at an authorized secure drop box or other staffed, designated authorized locations. Drop boxes that were available in 2020 may not be available any longer. Please contact for locations.

  Completed ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

• Early in-person

  Any registered voter may vote early in person without an excuse.

  Early voting must begin on the 10th day before Election Day and end on the 3rd day before Election Day.

  Each county may open and close its early voting polling locations at different times, for a minimum of 8 hours per day. Counties may also offer additional early voting dates.

  Early voting locations and times will be posted before each election or contact your . 

  For more information about early voting, visit the website.

• Election Day
  Voting sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by the closing time, then you have a right to vote.

Protect Your Vote

• What resources are in Florida to protect my vote?

  The has information to assist you in registering to vote, getting ballot information, and finding election specifics tailored to you. This website has resources for checking your registration status, election location, ballot content, and much more.

  Email: DivElections@dos.myflorida.com 

  Phone Toll-Free: 1.866.308.6739 (in English and Español), available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with extended hours during statewide elections. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Division using the Florida Relay Service,1.800.955.8771 (TDD),1.800.955.8770 (Voice), or 1.877.955.8773 (Español).

• I am concerned about my vote counting...

  Election Protection is a nonpartisan coalition that works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. If you ever run into any issues, you can call their hotline for assistance to make sure your right to vote is protected: 

  • English: 866-OUR-VOTE –
  • Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA –
  • Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US –
  • Asian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE –  & 
• I have a disability- what rights do I have?

  The , the , and other federal laws require that all Americans—including seniors and people with disabilities—have the same opportunity to participate in the voting process.

  As a voter with a disability, you have the right to vote privately and independently and have an accessible polling place with voting machines for voters with disabilities.

  Specific requirements for physical accessibility of polling places include:

  • Wheelchair-accessible voting booths;
  • Entrances and doorways that are at least 32 inches wide;
  • Handrails on all stairs; and
  • Voting equipment that is accessible to voters who are blind or visually impaired.

  If you have a disability, you may either:

  • Seek assistance from workers at the polling place who have been trained to use the accessible voting machine; or
  • Bring someone to help you vote.

  You can also ask your to tell you about other options available to you.

• I have a felony conviction- what rights do I have?

  The rules in regard to the voting eligibility of people with felony convictions. 

  to obtain information about regaining your voting rights.

  All information in this section, unless otherwise specified, is provided by

What's on the Ballot?

• How can I learn more about what I am voting for?

  The easiest way to find out what is on your ballot is by utilizing resources that capture information about candidates and issues such as the or the Voter's Education Fund website- This latter website not only shows you what races are on your ballot but also provides you with candidates' answers to questions that are important to voters.