Voter's Rights & Responsibilities
Voter Registration Guide (floridados.gov)
Guía del Votante de Florida
Voter's Bill of Rights (S. 101.031(2), F.S.) |
Each registered voter in this state has the right to: |
1. Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted. |
2. Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county. |
3. Ask for and receive assistance in voting. |
4. Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the
ballot being cast. |
5. An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question. |
6. If his or her registration or identity is in question, cast a provisional ballot. |
7. Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in
voting from election officers. |
8. Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person. |
9. Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to
be accurately cast. |
Voter's Responsibilities (S. 101.031(2), F.S.) |
Each registered voter in this state should: |
1. Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues. |
2. Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address. |
3. Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation. |
4. Bring proper identification to the polling station. |
5. Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his
or her precinct. |
6. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. |
7. Respect the privacy of other voters. |
8. Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections. |
8. Ask questions, if needed. |
9. Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling
station. |
