VOTE-BY-MAIL
Mail Ballot Request Service
WHAT IS VOTE BY MAIL?
Voting by mail allows you to vote safely from home instead of going to a polling place. Mail-in ballots are sent to you by the St Johns County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Office.
When you receive your mail-in ballot it will also include directions and an envelope to return your ballot. It is important to follow the directions to correctly fill out your ballot and sign it.
HOW DOES VOTING BY MAIL WORK?
Voting by mail is a convenient and accessible way to cast your vote from home. To vote by mail, follow these simple steps:
- Register to vote.
- Request a vote by mail ballot now. All vote by mail requests prior to January 1, 2025 have expired. You must make an up to date request for the 2026 election cycle.
- Fill Out and return your ballot by the Florida deadline.
WHEN DO I NEED TO UPDATE MY VOTER REGISTRATION?
You have to update your voter registration when you move or change your name. If you are temporarily away from your home, a vote by mail ballot can be sent to the address where you are staying during the election time.
IS IT SAFE TO VOTE BY MAIL?
YES! Vote by Mail is very secure.
There is no evidence of fraud with vote-by-mail.
Voting by mail does help voter turnout.
You are more likely to get struck by lightning than to commit vote by mail fraud.
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE-BY-MAIL:
Convenient
- Vote from your own home – no driving required
- Vote when YOU want to (no election day 7am to 7pm limitations)
- No confusion about polling place, or times, driving, parking, handicap access, etc.
- No waiting in line
- No need to make arrangements for childcare or time off from work
Easy
- Just fill in the boxes by your choices
- You can take your time, no one behind you to feel rushed or pressured
- You get to have any person you want help you, or talk about the candidates or issue
Lower cost
- You save on gas and wear and tear on your car!
Make more informed decisions
- Research the issues and candidates, at home, or the library, to your heart’s content
Ensure your vote counts
- Avoids last minute complications that might prevent you from voting: weather, illness, errands/problems
- You can check with the Elections Office to be sure your ballot was received
- No confusion about the location of your polling place, etc. Especially important for voters that have moved.
- You won’t get turned away if you forget your ID
Feel better about yourself, because you KNOW you've done your civic duty,
and didn't let anything get in your way of voting!
How it Helps the Democratic Party
We Facilitate Safe Learning Spaces
- Encourages other Democratic Party members to vote.
- Helps the Democratic Party focus our money and volunteers on those who have not yet voted – one less person to contact!
- Increases Democratic Party turnout – far fewer ‘aw, the heck with it’ reasons for not voting.
Vote by Mail ballots can only be dropped off at the Early Voting Locations or returned in person or through the mail to:
The Supervisor of Elections Office
4455 Avenue A, Suite 101, St. Augustine, FL 32095