WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
- To speak your mind
- To make politicians listen
- For your children
- For yourself
- To honor history
- To control your future
- To stop something
- To start something
- To win
Register and vote, but first know your candidates, study the issues and vote wisely.
Pinellas County Voter
General Information
Eligibility: You are eligible to register to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, age 18 or older, and a legal resident of the county in which you are registering.
Florida’s Primary Elections: If all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner of the primary will have no opposition in the general election, all eligible voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote in the primary election for that office. Otherwise, the primary is closed, and only voters with the same party affiliation as the candidates may vote for that office.
Where to Register:
Supervisor of Elections Offices
Election Service Center
Starkey Lakes Corporate Center
13001 Starkey Rd. Largo, FL 33773
Phone (727) 464-6108, Fax (727) 464-6239
Pinellas County Courthouse
315 Court St., Rm. 117 Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone (727) 464-3551, Fax (727) 464-4158
Deaf services relay (800) 955-8771
County Building
501 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone (727) 582-7851, Fax (727) 582-7798
You may also register at driver license offices, social service
offices, public libraries, offices that serve persons with disabilities, armed forces recruitment offices, centers for independent living and many city halls and chambers of commerce. You may also download an application at www.votepinellas.com
Where to Vote: At the polling place in your precinct. Call the Supervisor of Elections office for the location or check online at www.votepinellas.com.
Your voter card will list your party and districts.
You may also vote by mail or vote early.
Government in the Sunshine: The Florida Sunshine Law requires that all meetings at which decisions about public business are made, including those of the Florida Legislature, be open to the public. The Florida Open Records Law requires that the files of all public agencies be open for public inspection.
Disclaimer: This information is as accurate as possible, as of the final proof date. The information may have changed since that date. 02/09
Source: Pinellas County Citizen's Guide
Voter Resources
2010 Special Election Edition of the Florida Voter
Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Voter Registration Form / Check My Registration Status
Update Your Current Voter Registration
Civil Rights Restoration
Ballot by Mail / Check My Mail Ballot Status
Early Voting
Find Your Polling Place
Locate Your Elected Officials
For More Information Visit
www.vote411.org