Pre-Election Day Checklist

Make sure that your are prepared before heading to vote.

Approved forms of picture identification include: Florida driver's license; Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; United States passport; Debit or credit card; Military identification; Student identification; Retirement center identification; Neighborhood association identification; and Public assistance identification

Following the steps below will help to ensure your vote counts:

1. Obtain a copy of the election ballot from the newspaper or download a copy from the Supervisor of Elections. Review and fill it out in advance. Take the ballot with you to the poll. Help someone else fill it out in advance.
2. Check your voter registration status at least 30 days before the election.
3. Plan ahead the time you’d like to arrive at your precinct to VOTE. If you are able, beat the rush by taking advantage of early voting. Click here to see the early voting site by county: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/pdf/Early_Voting_Sites_PPP_2012.pdf
4. Take advanatge of mail ballots. They are convenient and easy, but you will need to contact the Supervisor of Elections to request to have a mail ballot sent to you.
5. If you prefer to vote at the polls in your precinct, make sure to identify your proper polling place in advance. If you have questions, contact your county Supervisor of Elections: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/SOE/supervisor_elections.shtml
6. You will need to bring the proper identification with you. The proper identification must be  CURRENT AND include a VALID photo ID with your signature.
   Approved forms of picture identification include:
   

   Florida driver's license;
   Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles;
   United States passport;
   Debit or credit card;
   Military identification;
   Student identification;
   Retirement center identification;
   Neighborhood association identification;
   Public assistance identification

   
   If the picture identification does not contain a signature, you will be asked to provide an additional identification with your signature. You should not be turned away from the polls because you do not bring identification. If you do not have the proper identification, you will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot.
   
   
         What is a provisional ballot?
   
   
• A provisional ballot is used to record your vote when there's an unresolved question about your eligibility.

                 Will my provisional ballot be counted?

• Your provisional ballot will only be counted if election officials determine after the election that you were eligible to vote and only if you cast the provisional ballot in your assigned polling place. Many provisional ballots are not counted. Use a provisional ballot only if there is no other way for you to vote on a regular ballot.
  
  
  
5. Avoid the Election Day rush. Take advantage of early voting or voting by mail. You will need to contact the Supervisor of Elections to request a mail ballot.
6. If you choose to vote at your precinct, vote early in the day to avoid the last-minute rush.
7. Bring at least 2 family members, co-workers, friends or neighbors with you to the polls. Or offer to drive someone in need of a ride to the polls.  
8. Call at least 5 people and urge them to vote. Make sure they have the information they need to select pro-education candidates and candidates who will strive to improve conditions for working people. Make sure they are aware of the best amendment choices.
   Vote Yes on  Amendment #____________  Vote No on Amendment # ___________     
9. E-mail or text at least 10 people. Urge them to vote.
10. Grab your placard or campaign sign. Place it in your home, car, and/or office.
11. Change your Facebook/Twitter wall to reflect your campaign message to “Vote YES on or to Support your candidate(s)”.
12. If you have any questions, find answers: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/gen-faq.shtml