Stay Informed: Essential Info for Voting After a Hurricane

Your voice matters, and it's crucial that you're able to participate in the 2024 General Election.

As we navigate the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, your safety and ability to cast your vote remain a top priority, Pamela. We want to ensure that you have the latest information regarding voting options in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms. Your voice matters, and it's crucial that you're able to participate in the 2024 General Election. Contact Your Supervisor of Elections For any voting-related issues, your first point of contact should always be your county Supervisor of Elections office. They are equipped to assist you with questions and concerns, and they will have the most up-to-date information about post-hurricane voting options. You can find their contact information here. Key Voting Questions After a Hurricane Common Cause Florida's Voting After a Hurricane resource page has answers to many questions that hurricane-affected voters may have. Here are some of the top issues it covers. Do I need to change my voter registration address if I have been displaced by the storm? It depends on your situation. Your registration should reflect your current legal residence. If you've temporarily relocated but plan to return, you can keep your current registration. If you do not intend to return to your previous home, then you should update your voter registration address to your new place of residence. Remember, you can update your address anytime, even at the polls! Can I have a vote-by-mail ballot sent to my temporary address? Yes! Voters can contact their Supervisor of Elections office to have their vote-by-mail ballot sent to a temporary address. Voters in most hurricane-affected counties can make this request by phone by calling their county Supervisor of Elections office. And don't forget to request your mail ballot by October 24th for the 2024 General Election. I requested a mail ballot but haven't received it. What should I do? If you haven't received your ballot or if it was destroyed or lost in the storm, you have a few options: Call your Supervisor of Elections and request a new ballot be sent to where you are currently staying. Visit any early voting location in your county of residence to vote in person. On Election Day, go to the polling location assigned to your current residence and vote in person. If you decide to vote in-person and the elections staff cannot confirm whether or not you have already submitted your ballot, you will still be able to vote but you will be given a provisional ballot. I am in an area affected by the storm, and I want to vote in person but am unsure where to go. There may be changes to in-person voting options in your county as a result of the storm. Early Voting: You can vote at any early voting site in your county of residence, and this may be the easiest option for voters who have been displaced within their own county. Election Day: On Election Day, you must vote in the polling location assigned to the precinct for your permanent residence. However, your regular polling location may have changed due to the storm (for example, if it was damaged or if it is serving as a shelter). In some cases after a major emergency, alternative Election Day voting options may be made available in affected counties. To find early voting locations in your county, determine your correct Election Day polling location for November 5, or learn if other Election Day voting options are available, please call your county Supervisor of Elections office or check their website. I lost my ID in the storm. Can I still vote? Yes! Florida accepts 12 forms of ID for voting. If you have lost your personal documents and don't have one of the IDs on the list YOU CAN STILL VOTE in person during early voting or on Election Day using a provisional ballot. Stay Engaged and Informed! We encourage everyone to stay updated on the latest information from your county Supervisor of Elections. The Division of Elections also has a wealth of resources available to help you understand your options for voting safely and securely during this time. Check out their dedicated Emergency and Disaster resources page here. Your voice matters, and we want to ensure you have every opportunity to make it heard! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. Stay safe and engaged! Abeni Davies, Outreach and Engagement Manager and the Common Cause Florida team P.S. you can access our Voting After a Hurricane resource page for more information! Common Cause Florida is a leader in fights that matter at both the local and state level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Floridians. DONATE Interested in serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer? 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