Are You Ready To Vote?

September 20, 2010

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today encouraged area voters to make sure they are “election-ready” for the November 2nd general election. With the election approaching, it is important that voters prepare to exercise one of their most fundamental rights as Americans. As such, here are a few important questions for voters:

Are you registered?
If you are not sure, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click Am I Registered? to find out. If you are not registered, you have until October 4th to do so. Registering is quick and easy – visit EscambiaVotes.com or call (850) 595-3900 to determine the most convenient way for you.

Have you moved since you last voted?
If so, the Supervisor of Elections need to know your new address as soon as possible so they can make sure they update your registration and direct you to your proper polling location. Just call or e-mail  soe@escambiavotes.com. It only takes a few minutes.

Do you wish to vote by mail?
Voting by mail (also known as absentee voting) is one of three different ways voters can cast a ballot. To request a ballot, complete the online request at EscambiaVotes.com, call, or e-mail absentee@escambiavotes.com. You can also confirm your request and follow the progress of your ballot by clicking “Track My Ballot” at EscambiaVotes.com.

Are you familiar with your polling location?
If you plan to vote on Election Day, make sure you know where your precinct votes (several polling locations have changed since the 2008 elections). To confirm, check your Sample Ballot or Voter Information Card, use the Precinct Finder at EscambiaVotes.com, or call or e-mail us.

Have you studied the candidates and issues?
With the entire Florida cabinet, U.S. Senator and Representative, state legislators, circuit judge, local races, the retention of judges and justices, and eight statewide questions all facing voters, it is important to be familiar with your ballot prior to voting.

The supervisor of election’s office will send all voters a Sample Ballot prior to the start of Early Voting on October 18th. You can also check EscambiaVotes.com for a copy of your Sample Ballot and information on candidates and their campaign finances. There are many other sources of information on candidates and issues available to voters.

Comments

2 Responses to “Are You Ready To Vote?”

  1. Dishearted on September 23rd, 2010 11:06 am

    OKKKKKKKKK:lets see starting from local people to our Capital, which croooooook, or want to be crook do we vote for.the system is broken and it cant be fixed from the inside.hard choices to make.(what do you think) but you can bet on 1 thing we are going to get screwed by the ones we put in office. look around at what we already have.(P.S. any county leaders wish to answer that question)we pay you a lot of money to answer our questions.sooooooo I am waiting….

  2. are u kidding me on September 20th, 2010 9:40 pm

    Go ahead start hating on me but the way I see it hmm well let’s see you never really know which person is what due to the fact they say what you want to hear and once elected poof what do you really have. Never know who’s who or what your really getting best of luck wish we lived in a world where people actually cared for one another not just themselves

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