Voter's Rights & Responsibilities
Voter's Bill of Rights
(S. 101.031(2), F.S.)
Each registered voter in this state has the right to:
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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. |
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An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question. |
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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. |
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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:
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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. |
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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. |
| 9. |
Ask questions, if needed. |
| 10. |
Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling
station.
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