Florida's primary election is here, and it's important that you know where to cast your ballot. Polling precincts are assigned based on your residential address, and showing up at the correct location ensures that your vote counts.
Here’s how you can easily find your polling precinct in Southwest Florida.
Lee County
Residents of Lee County can find their polling place by visiting the Lee County Supervisor of Elections website. The site offers a precinct and polling place lookup tool. Simply enter your address to locate your assigned precinct. For more information, visit Lee County Precinct Finder .
Collier County
If you live in Collier County, the Supervisor of Elections provides a similar tool. By entering your home address, you can find your designated polling location. Access the tool here: Collier County Precinct Finder .
Charlotte County
Voters in Charlotte County can determine their polling place using the precinct finder available on the Supervisor of Elections website. Input your address to get your precinct information. Visit Charlotte County Precinct Finder to get started.
DeSoto County
DeSoto County residents can use the online precinct finder provided by the Supervisor of Elections to find their voting location. Enter your address to find where you should vote. Check it out here: DeSoto County Precinct Finder .
Hendry County
For voters in Hendry County, the Supervisor of Elections offers a precinct finder on their website. Simply enter your address to locate your polling precinct. Access the Hendry County tool here: Hendry County Precinct Finder .
What to Bring
Remember to bring a valid photo ID with a signature when you go to vote. Acceptable forms of ID include a Florida driver’s license, a U.S. passport, a student ID, or a military ID. If your ID does not have your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that does.
Voting Hours
Polling places across Florida will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.
For any additional information or assistance, contact your county's Supervisor of Elections office directly. Be sure to confirm your precinct location ahead of time to ensure a smooth voting experience on Aug. 20.
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