Pinellas County Voter Blog

NPR reports that more than 35 million voters have a disability. A third of those people say they’ve had trouble voting: getting to a polling place, reading the ballot, or using the machine. Voters with disabilities have rights and resources to make sure they can cast their ballot. If you are a voter with a disability, […]

A recent study about rejected vote-by-mail ballots in Florida has a lot of voters concerned their ballots may not be counted on Election Day. If you’re concerned about this happening to you, you can take these four steps to ensure your vote-by-mail ballot is counted. 1. Make Sure Your Signature Is Up to Date Elections officials […]

As you fill out your election ballot this fall, you’ll likely notice several judicial retention races that you need to weigh in on. Who are these judges? Who elected them anyway? Why do we vote to retain (or not retain) them? These are all questions that voters ask us almost every election, and we have […]

You might have heard discussions about voter identification laws, but what does that really mean for you? What do you need to have with you when you go to the polls?   Keep reading to answer common questions about voter identification requirements in Pinellas County so you’re prepared once Election Day comes around. What Are […]

The Florida primary election is on Aug. 28, but you don’t have to wait until then to cast your vote. Early voting in Pinellas County officially starts Saturday, Aug. 18 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 26.   The hours for early voting in Pinellas County are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and […]

Florida’s primary elections take place this year on Aug. 28, 10 weeks before the General Election. The primaries determine who is running for local and statewide offices for the Democratic and Republican parties. But even though you may not be affiliated with a political party, you still face some very important choices on your ballot […]

Election season is incredibly exciting for anyone who wants to make their voice heard and participate in their civic duty. A ballot is more than a piece of paper. It has the power to change the course of American history, or at least change who will represent you and lead you in the coming years. […]

The state of Florida uses a closed primary election to determine the outcome of the elections, meaning voters in Pinellas County and throughout the state will only vote for candidates running in the party they are registered in. Residents without party affiliation will not vote until the General Election. This is different from open primaries, […]

Provisional ballots provide rights to people who are unsure if they are eligible to vote or if their eligibility is questioned. The vast majority of people in Pinellas County and across the United States will likely not encounter a provisional ballot, but knowing what it is can prepare you in case you need to fill […]

Absentee ballots (also known as vote by mail) are convenient tools for students and expats living away from home and people who can’t get away from the office to visit the polls. It’s also popular with people who need a little extra time to vote and like to take their time. If you want to […]

Primary season is up and running for most states, with Florida voters heading to the polls this August. As the mail-in ballots are sent, some voters might wonder where their primary ballots are, or why they haven’t received them. Florida’s primary system and voting laws could affect whether or not you have the chance to […]