By Michele Leivas
Vote-by-Mail ballots for the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election can now be requested via the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office by phone at (904) 255-8683 or picked up in person at the main office downtown.
Eligible registered voters must specify the election for which they’re requesting a mail-in ballot and provide their full name, date of birth, Florida driver’s license or ID number (or the last four digits of their social security number) and mailing address when submitting the request by phone.
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot is by 5 p.m. on the 12th day prior to the election. Once a ballot is completed, voters must put it in the return envelope provided and sign the return envelope. If returning the ballot by mail, voters are encouraged to send them back as soon as possible. Voters can also return their ballots in person the SOE office during office hours or during early voting hours at one of the Early Voting sites.
For a Vote-by-Mail ballot to be counted, it must be received by the elections office by 7 p.m. on election day.
The deadline to register for the 2024 general election is Oct. 7.
Visit www.duvalelections.gov for more information.
