Highlands County Mail Ballot Request Service
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The Frame
Residents must submit their mail-in ballot requests by 5 p.m. on the 10th day prior to Election Day to receive a ballot by mail.
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Highlands County Voters
Voters must use this service or contact the office directly to receive a mail-in ballot.
Political Parties and Candidates
These groups have legal access to the voter information provided in mail ballot requests under Florida law.
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Key Facts
- The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. on the 10th day before Election Day.
- Only immediate family members or legal guardians may request a mail-in ballot on behalf of another voter.
- Information provided in a ballot request is exempt from public disclosure, with specific exceptions for election officials, political parties, and candidates facing opposition.
- Voters can request a ballot for a single election or for all elections through the next General Election.
- UOCAVA voters (military and overseas citizens) are eligible to receive ballots via fax or email.
- The service requires the voter's date of birth, residence address, and either the last four digits of their SSN or their Driver's License/State ID number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a mail ballot for my friend?
Is my personal information kept private?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Why It Matters
Residents must submit their mail-in ballot requests by 5 p.m. on the 10th day prior to Election Day to receive a ballot by mail.
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Public Disclosure Exemptions
While ballot request data is generally exempt from public disclosure, the document explicitly lists political parties and candidates as entities that retain access to this data.
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Sources
www.votehighlands.gov
Analysis Score
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