Q: When is the 2024 Primary Election?
A: Election Day for the 2024 Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must vote at their assigned polling place. Some Election Day polling places have changed since the last election. To find your polling place, check your voter information card or visit www.votesjc.gov.
Q: How do I know what’s on my ballot?
A: Sample ballots have been mailed to all registered voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot or requested to receive sample ballots by email. To view your sample ballot online, visit www.votesjc.gov and click My Voter Status.
Q: I have recently moved. Is it too late to update my registration?
A: No! To update your address online, visit www.votesjc.gov. If you are unsure if your record is up to date, use the My Voter Status tool to verify your information.
Q: I requested a vote-by-mail ballot. Can I still vote in person?
A: Yes, if you have not returned your vote-by-mail ballot, you can still vote in person. New procedures recently issued by the State require poll workers to ask a voter who was mailed a vote-by-mail ballot if they brought it to the polling place. If yes, the vote-by-mail ballot must be surrendered prior to voting. A vote-by-mail ballot cannot be taken into the voting booth at the polling place.
Q: If I make a mistake on my ballot, can I get a new one?
A: Yes! If a voter makes a mistake on their first ballot, they are entitled to up to two additional replacement ballots. If you make a mistake while marking your ballot, you must return to the poll worker WITH your ballot in hand. A ballot with a mistake on it returned to the poll worker is called a “spoiled ballot.” To ensure a spoiled ballot cannot be counted, it must be physically altered. Before surrendering the spoiled ballot, the poll worker will ask the voter to fold the ballot in half and tear the corner.
Q: Will there be law enforcement at my voting location to keep the workers and voters safe?
A: All polling places in St. Johns County are assigned a team member called a Poll Deputy. At the completion of training, Poll Deputies are sworn in and deputized by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy is the eyes and ears of law enforcement at the polling place; they are always present during Early Voting and Election Day to maintain order and ensure a safe voting experience for St. Johns County voters.
Q: What is the best way for our readers to contact you?
A: Readers can email me at voakes@votesjc.gov or call the Elections Office at (904) 823-2238, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our website, www.votesjc.gov also has a wealth of information.
