The general election on November 3rd is less than a month away. While numerous threats surrounding voting exist and continue to exist, planning ahead can help ensure you are able to cast your vote and that it is counted.

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Vote by mail (VBM)

Even if you always vote in person, consider requesting a vote-by-mail ballot as a backup plan. If long lines form for early voting or on Election Day, your vote-by-mail ballot will be ready to be deposited in secure ballot drop boxes, even on Election Day itself.

 

If you are concerned about ICE presence at polling places, other law enforcement activity, or civil unrest (demonstrations), use mail-in voting. Request your ballot now and mail it as soon as possible. This way, you can vote from the comfort of your home.

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To receive your vote-by-mail ballot at your home address, you must request it before October 22 at 5 p.m. You can request it online at the Supervisor of Elections website: https://browardvotes.gov/ or call 954-357-7055.

You can return your completed ballot by mail, but it must be received, not just mailed, before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.

 

Track your mail-in ballot

If you're concerned about delivery, sign up to track your ballot at https://browardvotes.gov/voters/ballot-status-notifications . Once signed up, you'll receive notifications about when your ballot was mailed, received, and counted. You'll also be notified if there are any issues with your ballot and advised to contact the elections office to ensure your vote is counted. You can check your ballot status in the system at https://my.browardvotes.gov/Portals/ElectionLink/VoterSearch.aspx .

 

VBM Drop Boxes

During the early voting period (October 19 to November 1), additional ballot boxes will be available at all 30 early voting centers, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Changing your opinion

If you receive a mail-in ballot but decide to vote in person, bring your ballot to the polling place. The election official will void it, and you can then vote in person with a regular ballot.