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Voter Guide

The Seminole County Voter Guide provides important information to help you prepare for each election. It includes key dates and deadlines, voting options, valid forms of ID, candidate and ballot information, and details on where and how to vote.

You can access the Voter Guide below:

Alternative access to the Voter Guide below:

The Voter Guide is available prior to each election and is designed to help you vote confidently and stay informed.

Voter Bill of Rights

Each registered voter in Seminole County has the right to:

  • Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted.
  • Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county.
  • Ask for and receive assistance in voting.
  • Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast.
  • An explanation if his or her registration, or identity, is in question.
  • If his or her registration, or identity, is in question, cast a provisional ballot.
  • Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from elections officers.
  • Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person.
  • Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast.

Voter Responsibilities

Each registered voter in this state should:

  • Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues.
  • Maintain a current address with the office of the supervisor of elections.
  • Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation.
  • Bring proper identification to the polling station.
  • Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct.
  • Treat precinct workers with courtesy.
  • Respect the privacy of other voters.
  • Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections.
  • Ask questions if needed.
  • Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station.

NOTE TO VOTERS: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.