Voter's Bill of Rights
Each registered voter in Florida has the right to:
- Vote and have their vote accurately counted
- Cast a vote if they are in line at the time polls close
- Ask for and receive assistance in voting
- Receive up to two replacement ballots if they make a mistake prior to the ballot being cast
- An explanation if their registration or identity is in question
- Cast a provisional ballot if their registration or identity is in question
- Written instruction to use when voting and, upon request, oral instruction in voting from elections officers
- Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person
- Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and will allow votes to be accurately cast
Voter Responsibilities
Each registered voter in Florida should:
- Familiarize themselves with the candidates and issues
- Maintain a current address with the office of the supervisor of elections
- Know the location of their polling place and its hours of operation
- Bring proper identification to the polling station
- Familiarize themselves with the operation of the voting equipment in their precinct
- Treat election workers with courtesy
- Respect the privacy of other voters
- Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections
- Ask questions, if needed
- Make sure that their completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling place
Note: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit you from voting.