Broward County 2024 Primary Election: Vote-By-Mail Ballot Information

Original title: Vote-By-Mail Ballots to Be Mailed for the 2024 Primary Election | Broward County Supervisor of Elections

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is mailing over 200,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the August 20, 2024, starting July 16. The county reminds voters of key deadlines for ballot requests, registration, and the requirement that ballots must be received by the elections office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Why it matters

Residents must request mail-in ballots by August 8, 2024, and ensure their completed ballots are physically received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 p.m. on August 20, 2024, to be counted.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Broward County Voters

Voters must adhere to specific deadlines for registration, ballot requests, and ballot submission to participate in the primary election.

Key Facts

Over 200,000 vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed to voters on July 16, 2024.
The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is August 8, 2024.
Ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 p.m. on August 20, 2024; postmarks do not count.
Voters must sign the Voter Certificate on the return envelope for the ballot to be valid.

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The deadline to register to vote or change political party affiliation is July 22, 2024.
Early voting is available from August 10 to August 18, 2024, between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Election Day is August 20, 2024, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Return envelopes include pre-paid postage.
Ballots can be dropped off at over two dozen early voting locations or any Supervisor of Elections office.
The number of requested vote-by-mail ballots is approximately one-third of the number requested for the 2020 election.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I return my vote-by-mail ballot?

You can mail it back using the provided pre-paid envelope or drop it off at an early voting location or a Supervisor of Elections office.

Does my ballot need to be postmarked by Election Day?

No. Ballots must be physically received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 p.m. on August 20, 2024.

Can I still request a vote-by-mail ballot?

Yes, as long as the request is made no later than August 8, 2024.

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Decline in Mail-in Ballot Requests

The Supervisor of Elections noted a significant decrease in mail-in ballot requests compared to 2020, attributing it partly to recent changes in Florida law.

Joe Scott