Any residents wishing to register to vote can pick up an application form at Town Hall. Please be advised that this form must be mailed to the Supervisor of Elections and must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election.
Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities:
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Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted
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Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county
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Ask for and receive assistance in voting
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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 is in question
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If his or her registration is in question, cast a provisional ballot
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Written instructions to use when voting from election officers
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Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officers or any other person
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Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast
(Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes)
Voter's Responsibilities
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Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues
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Maintain with the office of the Supervisor of Elections a current address
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Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation
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Bring proper identification to the polling station
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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
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Respect the privacy of other voters
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Report any problems or violations of election laws to the Supervisor of Elections
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Ask questions, if needed
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Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station
Note to Voters: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.
(Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes)
Supervisor of Elections Office: 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
Website: www.pbcelections.org
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact their offices:
Telephone Number: 561-656-6200
