Today: Last Chance To Register To Vote In Florida Primary

July 26, 2010

Today is the last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for those who wish to cast a ballot in the August 24, 2010, primary election.

Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations and party changes must be completed on or before July 26th in order for them to be effective for the August 24th election. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that in order to vote in a party’s primary, you must be a registered member of that party before the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click ‘Am I Registered?’.

Escambia County citizens have several ways to register or update their record:

Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Mail the completed application no later than July 26th to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601. Or, take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola. Or, call (595-3900) or e-mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com) to have a form mailed to you.

In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.

For voters who wish to cast an absentee ballot, go to EscambiaVotes.com and complete the online request form, or call or e-mail the elections office. Early voting begins August 9th at four locations throughout Escambia County. For more information, including sample ballots, visit EscambiaVotes.com.

In Santa Rosa County, mail changes with a July 26 postmark to 6495 U.S. 90, Suite F, Milton, FL 32570; or fax to (850) 983-1829. Or make changes in person at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Office Complex, 6495 U.S. 90 in Milton or at the South Santa Rosa Service Center, 5841 U.S. 98 near the Gulf Breeze Zoo.

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