By: Tommy Doyle | Lee County Supervisor of Elections
As your Supervisor of Elections, it is my duty to ensure you are well-informed and prepared for all elections. We are now entering the final stretch toward the Nov. 5 General Election, and I would like to provide you with essential information to make sure you have a positive voting experience.
If you have not registered to vote, the deadline is Monday, October 7. You can register to vote at www.registertovoteflorida.gov.
If you have recently moved, please update your address with our office. As a Lee County voter, it is your responsibility to keep your voter information current, which is crucial when it comes to voting. Your address determines where you vote and the contests that appear on your ballot.
How long has it been since you updated your signature? Whether voting by mail or casting a Provisional Ballot, your signature is critical to ensuring your vote is counted.
Under the Florida Election Code, the signature on your Vote-by-Mail or Provisional Ballot must match the one my office has on file.
Updating is easy—fill out a Florida Voter Registration Application and return it to any Lee County Elections Office. For a list of office locations, visit the Lee County Elections website, LEE.VOTE.
Voting by Mail
If you still need to do so, consider requesting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot. It’s the most convenient way to vote and the return postage is paid. Think of it as an insurance policy against unexpected life events that could prevent you from going to the polls. The hurricane season is not over. Cast your ballot securely, no matter what happens.
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot is 5 p.m. Thursday, October 24. Request your Vote-by-Mail Ballot on our website.
Early Voting
I anticipate a high voter turnout for the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election. If you prefer to vote in person, you do not have to wait until Election Day. Take advantage of the Early Voting period, Monday, October 21, through Saturday, November 2.
Early Voting allows you to vote at any of the 12 available locations, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit our website for a list of locations and live wait times.
Election Day
On Election Day, you can only vote in your assigned precinct. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. You must be in line by 7 p.m. to vote!
To save time at the polls, read through and mark your sample ballot before heading out to vote. You can access your sample ballot on the Lee County Elections website.
My staff and I continue to work diligently to protect the security of your vote and ensure that elections in Lee County remain accurate, safe, and transparent. The Supervisor of Elections Office is your trusted source for election information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to my dedicated staff and me at (239) LEE-VOTE (533-8386) or elections@lee.vote.
