Some voters may find themselves with a mail-in ballot sitting on their kitchen counter or on the car seat on election day or lost altogether. If you're in this situation, it’s important to act quickly to ensure your vote is counted.
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Drop Off Your Ballot
If you still have your mail-in ballot, you can drop it off in person at your county’s Supervisor of Elections office or any secure ballot drop box location before 7 p.m. on election day. This is the fastest and most reliable way to make sure your vote is received on time. Find contact information for your local Supervisor of Elections office below.
Do Not Mail Your Ballot
At this point, mailing your ballot is not recommended. Ballots must be received—not postmarked—by 7 p.m. August 20, to be counted. Mailing it now will result in it arriving too late.
Vote in Person
If you prefer to vote in person or are unable to drop off your mail-in ballot, you can still go to your assigned polling place and vote. Be sure to bring your mail-in ballot with you. When you arrive, inform the poll workers that you want to vote in person. They will cancel your mail-in ballot, and you will be allowed to cast your vote in person.
Lost or Damaged Ballot
If your mail-in ballot is lost, damaged, or you never received it, you can still vote in person at your polling place. Let the poll workers know your situation, and they will guide you through the process to ensure you can cast your vote.
Avoid Common Mistakes
When dropping off your mail-in ballot, make sure to sign the envelope. Unsigned ballots will not be counted. Additionally, double-check that your signature matches the one on file with the Supervisor of Elections. If your signature has changed, it’s wise to update it with your local elections office as soon as possible.
Confirm Your Ballot Status
After returning your mail-in ballot, you can confirm that it has been received and counted by checking your ballot status online through your county’s Supervisor of Elections website.
Supervisor of Elections Contact Information
- Charlotte County: SEOCharlotteCountyFL.gov 941-833-5400
- Lee County: Lee.Vote 239-LEE-VOTE (533-8683)
- Collier County: CollierVotes.gov 239-252-VOTE (8683)
- Glades County: VoteGlades.com 863-946-6005
- Hendry County: HendryElections.org 863-675-5230
- DeSoto County: VoteDeSoto.com 863-993-4871