How to Check Your Voter Registration for Tuesday’s Closed Primary Elections

As Florida approaches its closed primary elections on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, it’s crucial for voters in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties to ensure their voter registration is up to date. Florida’s closed primary system means that only voters registered with a particular party can vote in that party's primary. Here’s how to check your voter registration status and find your polling location in these counties.

1. Check Your Voter Registration Status

The first step is to verify your voter registration status to ensure you are eligible to vote in the upcoming primary.

• Online: Visit the Florida Department of State's Voter Information Lookup page. You’ll need to provide your first and last name, date of birth, and either your Florida driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
• By Phone: You can also check your registration status by contacting your county’s Supervisor of Elections office:
  • Pinellas County: (727) 464-8683
  • Pasco County: (800) 851-8754
  • Hillsborough County: (813) 744-5900

2. Update Your Registration If Needed

If you need to change your party affiliation or update any information, you must do so before the voter registration deadline, which was July 22, 2024, for this election cycle. Changes made after this date will not take effect until after the primary.

3. Find Your Polling Location

Once your registration is confirmed, the next step is to find your polling place. Each county has an online tool that makes this easy:

• Pinellas County: Use the Pinellas County Precinct Finder. Enter your address to locate your assigned polling place.
• Pasco County: Visit the Pasco County Precinct Finder and input your address to find where you’ll be voting.
• Hillsborough County: Go to the Hillsborough County Precinct Finder and enter your address to see your polling location.

If you have any questions or difficulties using these online tools, you can call your county’s Supervisor of Elections office using the numbers listed above for assistance.

4. Early Voting and Mail-In Ballots

If you prefer to vote early or by mail, each county provides options:

• Early Voting: Check your county’s Supervisor of Elections website for early voting dates and locations.
• Mail-In Ballots: If you requested a mail-in ballot, make sure to return it well before the election day to ensure it is counted. You can track your mail-in ballot status on your county’s elections website.

Participating in the closed primary elections is an important part of shaping the future of your community. By ensuring your voter registration is current and knowing where to vote, you can exercise your right to vote with confidence. Take a few minutes today to verify your status and find your polling location so you’re ready to cast your vote on August 20, 2024.

Always verify information about voting with your state or local election authority. For more information, visit canivote.org