Ways to Vote

Do you need to check your voter registration status? If you are unsure of your registration status, click the “Check Registration” button below to be redirected to the state’s Voter Status Lookup tool:

Voting-in-Person

Voting-in-person involves going to a designated polling location, receiving a ballot, and marking it in a private booth – the whole process is designed to ensure the secrecy of your ballot. There are people on hand to assist you if you have any problems or need help with your ballot, and you may bring a marked sample ballot into the voting booth with you.

Many voters prefer the all-at-once experience of voting-in-person, and take pride in making the effort to show up and exercise their hard-won rights in full public view. If you think you’d like to vote-in-person, we have a list of things to keep in mind when you go to vote. Avoid any mishaps: know before you go!

Important In-Person Voting Reminders

• You are prohibited from actively campaigning for candidates inside the polling place, and within 150 feet of its entrance. This includes waving signs, passing out literature, and verbal advocacy.
• You are permitted to wear political / candidate apparel when you go to vote.
• You may bring a Sample Ballot with you into the voting booth so that you don’t feel pressured.
• You must provide both a signature and a photo identification. These can be the same, or different. See below for a list of accepted IDs.
• Fill in each bubble completely – no X or checkmarks!

Acceptable ID

When voting in person, you are required to provide both photo ID and signature ID. Many forms of ID have both, including a Florida Driver’s License. Here is a list of acceptable forms of identification:

• Florida driver’s license.
• Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
• United States passport.
• Debit or credit card.
• Military personnel ID.
• Student ID.
• Retirement center ID.
• Neighborhood / Homeowner Association ID .
• Public assistance ID.
• Florida concealed weapons permit.
• Veterans Health ID.
• State/Federal government employee ID card.

Know Your Rights

• If you are disabled or physically unable to stand in line, speak with the poll workers or call the Supervisor of Elections at (352) 754-4125. You are entitled to special arrangements to allow you to vote.
• If you are standing in line when polls close – DO NOT GET OUT OF LINE. You can still vote!
• If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one.
• If you are asked to cast a Provisional Ballot you are entitled to an explanation; if you have time, try to remedy the issue first.
• If you must cast a Provisional Ballot, contact the Florida Democratic Party’s Voter Protection hotline as soon as possible for assistance. Call: (833) 868-3352.
• If you experience or suspect voter intimidation or suppression, please call the Voter Protection hotline immediately. Call: (833) 868-3352. Please try to let us know as well. Email: contact@hernandodems.org or call: (352) 587-2593.

There are two ways to vote-in-person:

Voting Early

Early Voting takes place over multiple days, generally a few weeks before the election date. Instead of going to your polling precinct (shown on your Voter ID card), there are several Early Voting locations throughout the county. Any registered Hernando County voter may vote at any Early Voting location in Hernando County.

Voting on Election Day

By law, Election Day is always on a Tuesday. And with that said, it is important to mention that the county is divided up into numbered precincts (precincts 06, 24, etc.). Voters are assigned a polling location based on which precinct they live in. You can find your precinct number and polling location on your Voter ID card, or by clicking below to use the online voter lookup tool from the Supervisor of Elections. Unlike Early voters, Election Day voters must vote at their assigned precincts – so make sure you know where yours is and make a plan to get there!

Make a Plan to Vote!

Don’t procrastinate! Now that you know about your options, make a plan to vote! Make a commitment and write it down:

1. How are you voting? Are you dropping off that mail-in ballot, Early Voting, or going old school on Election Day?
2. Where are you voting? Whether you’re going to the drive-through drop box, heading to your precinct’s polls, or Early Voting – find the address and make sure you know how to get there!
3. When are you voting? Date and time. Fit it into your regular routine or your day’s schedule. (Why not treat yourself? You’ve earned it!)
4. How are you getting there? Maybe it’s obvious – you’re driving. Or maybe it’s not. Make sure you have a way to get there. If you don’t, and you need one, let us know by calling (352) 587-2593 and we’ll try to work with you.
5. Who / what are you voting for? We’d love for you to make sure you’re informed! The League of Women Voters of Florida is an example of a great, nonpartisan organization that can help get you up to speed.