Prepared by the Voices of the Electorate -- Election Protection Task Force

1)  You have the right to vote if you are in line when the polls close 7 p.m., or at any other time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.  [Fla. Stat. §§ 100.011(1)]

2)  If you are registered to vote, you have the right to sign your name and vote even if you do not have your voter registration card or a photo ID with you. Replacement voter identification cards are free when you provide a signed, written request to the supervisor of elections.  [§§ 101.49, 98.471 and 97.071(2)]

3)  If a poll worker cannot find your name on the list, and cannot verify your registration, you have the right to cast a “provisional ballot” and vote. Check with an Election Protection volunteer or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE before you cast a provisional ballot to confirm that you are in the correct precinct – to help ensure that your vote will count.  [§§ 101.031(2) and 101.048]

4)  If you cannot read or write, or are disabled, you have the right to request special assistance with voting from anyone other than your employer or an officer or agent of your union.  [§§ 97.061 and 101.051]

5)  If you make a mistake or “spoil” your ballot and have not cast the ballot, you have the right to receive up to two replacement ballots from the election officials.  [§§101.031(2) and 101.5608(2)(b)]

6)  If you have moved within the county, but are still qualified and registered to vote, you have the right to vote at your new polling place after writing down your new address.
[§ 101.045(2)(a)]

7)  If your name has changed because of marriage or other legal process, you have the right to vote under your original name.  [§ 101.045(2)(b)]

8)  You have the right to receive written and oral instructions from voting elections officers when you vote.  [§ 101.031(2)]

9)  You have the right to vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officers or any other person.  [§ 101.031(2)]

10)  If someone challenges your right to vote, you have the right to an explanation. The explanation should be put in writing with an oath giving reasons for the challenge.  [§§ 101.031(2) and 101.111]

11)  You have the right to receive a demonstration using the voting equipment before you cast your vote.  [§101.5611]

12)  You have the right to take this bill of rights into the voting booth with you.