Highlands County
Supervisor of Elections

Q: WHAT HOURS ARE THE POLLS OPEN?
A: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Q: MAY I BRING MY MARKED SAMPLE BALLOT TO THE POLLS?
A: Yes, as long as you do not display it for others to see and do not leave it in the polling place.

Q: WHERE DO I GO TO VOTE?
A: Your polling location is listed on your voter information card.

Q: IF I HAVE MOVED, CAN I VOTE IN MY OLD PRECINCT?
A: No, it is illegal to vote in a precinct where you do not reside.

Q: HOW DO I CHANGE MY ADDRESS?
A: You must notify the Elections' Office, in writing or by telephone, of any change in your residence address. A new card with your new address, precinct and polling location will be mailed to you.

Q: CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AT THE POLLS?
A: Yes, but you will have to wait until the poll worker calls the Elections' Office to verify that you are an active registered voter. Remember, you must go to the polling location in the precinct where you reside.

Q: IF I HAVE MOVED AND HAVE NOT CHANGED MY ADDRESS WITH THE ELECTIONS' OFFICE, HOW DO I KNOW WHERE MY NEW POLLING PLACE IS?
A: Call the Elections' Office, (863) 402-6655, prior to election day to find out.

Q: WHAT IDENTIFICATION DO I NEED TO VOTE?
A: Any identification bearing your photograph and signature. You may use either a piece of identification with both your photo and signature, or one piece of identification with your photo and another with your signature. If you do not have any identification you may vote a provisional ballot, but you will be required to produce identification by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the third day following the election.