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Vote at home by mail using an Absentee Ballot
Voting by mail from the comfort of your home is a great way to vote when and where it's best for you.
- No need to take time away from work, school or family
- No need to travel (with gas being as expensive as it is) or wait in line
- No need to interact with machines - there’s nothing to learn to operate
- Take your time to carefully select the candidates you want to elect right down to the last name and office
- Stop campaign phone calls - submit your ballot early and public data will indicate you have already voted
An absentee ballot may be requested from the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) ...
You can also request an Absentee Ballot for someone else.
Be sure to allow adequate time per the guidelines as the ballot request form must be returned by mail or FAX no later than 5:00 PM six days prior to an election (the Wednesday before the election).
Once you receive your absentee ballot, follow the instructions carefully and return the ballot as soon as possible.
- If you mail your ballot, be sure to affix the proper postage and allow enough time for the ballot to be received at the SOE office before 7pm on election day.
- You can also drop off your absentee ballot at any of the three Sarasota County SOE offices before 7pm on election day (You cannot drop off your absentee ballot at a polling place).
Your vote will be accurately counted on Election Day, just the same as any other vote cast that day.
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