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Voters' Rights and Responsibilities

The Section 101.031(2) of the Florida Statutes outlines a list of a voter's responsibilities and rights under the law.  We hope you will take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with this information. If you have questions about voting in Florida or If you have additional questions, please contact our offices at 954-375-VOTE (8683) and we will be happy to assist you. 

Voters' Rights

Each registered voter in this state 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 is in question.
  • If his or her registration is in question, cast a provisional ballot.
  • Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from election 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.

Voters' responsibilities

Each registered voter in this state should:

  • Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues.
  • Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address.
  • 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 VOTER: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.

Contact Us

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Excluding Holidays)

General Contact Information
Phone: 954-357-VOTE (8683)
Fax: 954-357-7070
elections@browardvotes.gov

Main Office
Broward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Ave. Room #102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Voting Equipment Center
1501 NW 40th Avenue
Lauderhill, FL, 33313
(Entrance In the back of the Lauderhill Mall)