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Levy County Supervisor of Elections
Voters

Vote on Election Day

What to Expect

If a voter chooses to cast a ballot on Election Day, he or she must go to their assigned precinct. Your designated precinct can be located by using the Voting Location Finder. You may also call our office at (352) 486-5163, and we will be glad to assist you with locating this information. If your polling place has changed, our office will notify you of the new location by sending you an updated voter information card through the mail.  Any changes will also be featured in various local newspapers prior to the election.

Voting should be a quick, satisfying experience if you follow a few simple steps. Here are some tips on what to expect at the polls on Election Day:

First, a voter should notify a poll worker should he or she needs assistance to vote. A voter may bring someone to the precinct with them to assist, or a request can be made to the poll worker to provide assistance.

Be sure to bring your picture and signature identification with you when you go to vote. To ensure a quick process, any changes to your name and address since the last election should be updated with the Supervisor of Elections office prior to Election Day.  If you do not show a valid picture and signature identification as required, you will be offered a provisional ballot. If the signature on record at the Supervisor of Elections office matches the signature on the Provisional Ballot Certificate, the canvassing board will accept the ballot.

When you arrive at your precinct, a poll worker will ask to see your picture and signature ID (see accepted forms of ID below), find your name in the precinct register, and ask you to sign for receipt of your ballot.  It is important that you review your ballot for accuracy prior to casting your ballot.  Once your ballot has been accepted by the voting equipment, no further changes or corrections can be made.

Identification Required to Vote

A photo and signature identification are required to vote a regular ballot in Florida. Voters without acceptable identification will be able to vote a provisional ballot, which will later be evaluated by the canvassing board for eligibility. To avoid delays at the polling place, voters should bring acceptable identification.

Accepted Documents Are:

  • Florida Driver’s License

  • Florida Identification Card issued by the DHSMV

  • United States Passport

  • Debit or Credit Card

  • Military Identification

  • Concealed Weapon or Firearm Permit

  • Student Identification

  • Retirement Center Identification

  • Neighborhood Association Identification

  • Public Assistance Identification

  • Veteran’s Health Identification Card

  • Employee Identification Card issued by Federal, State, County or City

*Any combination of these documents may be presented to fulfill the photo and signature requirements.

Election Day Voting Schedule

Polls open at 7:00 am

Polls close at 7:00 pm

If you are in line by 7:00 pm when the polls close, you will be permitted to cast a ballot.

Voting Process

  1. Show your valid and current photo and signature ID.
  2. Sign the EViD signature pad.
  3. Receive your paper ballot and proceed to a privacy booth.
  4. Using the black pen provided, completely fill in the oval next to each of your selections.
  5. Review your ballot.
  6. If you wish to make changes, request another ballot.

If you are satisfied with your selections:

  1. Take your ballot to the optical scanner in the secrecy folder provided.
  2. Insert your ballot into the optical scan feeder.
  3. The scanner will record your votes and place your ballot into the locked ballot box.
  4. The scanner will alert you if your ballot appears blank or contains more than one vote.
  5. You will have the option to either vote the ballot as is or make any changes.
  6. The scanner will not alert voters to undervotes.

If you have any questions, ask a poll worker before you insert the ballot in the scanner. Once a ballot has been accepted, it cannot be retrieved.

If you need assistance at any time during the voting process, ask a poll worker for assistance. They are trained to guide you through the process and answer your questions.