Absentee Ballot
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General Information | Military Information | Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
If you are a qualified registered voter and are unable to attend the polls on election day, you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot may be requested for a specific election or for all elections in an election year. This can be done in person, by mail, by telephone, or by having someone bring your written and signed request to the Elections Office.
Pursuant to Florida law, a qualified absentee voter may designate in writing another person to pick up an absentee ballot for them. The designee may only pick up two (2) absentee ballots per election other than their own, except for ballots picked up for members of their immediate family. The designee must provide picture identification and complete an affidavit.
A qualified absentee voter may vote in person at office of the Supervisor of Elections during the two weeks prior to an election.
Your voted ballot must be received by 7 p.m. election day at the Supervisor of Elections Office at 16 South Madison Street, Quincy, Florida 32353. A voted ballot cannot be accepted at a polling place.
Federal portions of general election and presidential preference primary ballots voted by persons outside the U.S. are counted if postmarked no later than election day and received within 10 days of the election.
Military Information
Military personnel may apply for voter registration or request absentee ballots with a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) which may be obtained from the Unit Voting Officer. If the FPCA is not available, phone or send a written request to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
NOTE: Spouses and dependents are considered to be of the same category of absentee voter as military members and generally should follow the same rules.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates can assist in completing, witnessing, notarizing and mailing FPCA forms, absentee ballots and other election materials. Additional military election information is available from:
THE DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Pentagon, Room 1-B457 Washington, D.C. 20301
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can vote by absentee ballot?
Any registered voter who is eligible to vote in an upcoming election may vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to vote at their precinct on election day.
- How do I get an absentee ballot?
It is easy to get an absentee ballot. First, a request for an absentee ballot must be made. A request can be made in several ways.
A person can request a ballot for his or her own use, either in person, over the telephone, or by mail. If you are requesting an absentee ballot for yourself, Florida Statute requires you to provide:
- YOUR NAME
- YOUR ADDRESS
- YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBER
- And the last four digits of YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Without this specific information, we are unable to process your absentee ballot request.
Also, any person (except a candidate for office) that you designate may pick up your absentee ballot. If you ask someone to pick up an absentee ballot for you, there are several additional requirements.
The person must have a written request signed by you naming them as your designee to receive the ballots on your behalf.
The person picking up the ballot must furnish to us:
- YOUR NAME
- YOUR ADDRESS
- YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBER
- and the last four digits of YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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The designee must show their photo ID and furnish the following information:
- THEIR NAME
- THEIR ADDRESS
- THEIR ENTIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
- And THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO YOU.
Failure to provide the required information will prevent us from fulfilling your absentee ballot request.
- How many absentee ballots can someone pick up and/or witness?
A person may pick up absentee ballots for no more than two (2) voters in any given election, unless they are immediate family members in which case there is no set limit.
- When does my absentee ballot need to be voted?
Your completed ballot MUST be received at the SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE (not the polling precincts or the post office) no later than 7:00 pm on the day of the election, or your vote will not be counted.
- Can I vote before Election Day?
Any registered voter who is eligible to vote in a specific election is welcome to vote at our office by absentee ballot before an election during the specially designated in-office absentee voting period.
- What is Permanent Absentee Status?
Any registered voter who is unable to get to the polls on a permanent basis can register as a permanent absentee voter. Voters who are listed as permanent absentee voters will automatically be mailed a list of the upcoming elections each year. They simply select the elections for which they want to receive absentee ballots and return this form to our office. These voters will then receive an absentee ballot for every election they selected. To become a permanent absentee voter, contact our office at the phone number listed below.
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