Highlands County Vote-by-Mail Request Portal
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The Frame
Residents must submit a request by 5 p.m. on the 10th day before Election Day to receive a ballot by mail for upcoming elections.
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Highlands County Voters
Voters must use this process to receive a ballot by mail for upcoming elections.
Political Parties and Candidates
These groups are authorized to access the list of individuals who have requested mail-in ballots under Florida law.
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Key Facts
- The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. on the 10th day prior to Election Day.
- Only immediate family members or legal guardians may request a mail ballot on behalf of another voter.
- Mail ballot request information is exempt from public disclosure, except to canvassing boards, election officials, political parties, political committees, and candidates facing opposition.
- Requests can be made for all elections through the next General Election or for specific individual elections.
- UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) voters are permitted to receive ballots via fax or email.
- The service requires the voter's name, date of birth, house number, and either the last four digits of an SSN or a Driver's License/State ID number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a mail ballot for my friend?
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Summary
Why It Matters
Residents must submit a request by 5 p.m. on the 10th day before Election Day to receive a ballot by mail for upcoming elections.
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Limited Public Disclosure
The document explicitly notes that while mail ballot request data is generally exempt from public disclosure, it is specifically accessible to political parties and candidates, highlighting the intersection of election administration and political campaigning.
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Sources
www.votehighlands.gov
Analysis Score
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