Q: Is it too late to register to vote for the 2024 General Election?
A: No! The deadline is Oct. 7, 2024. There is still time to register to vote for this election. Voters needing to update their address can make changes up to Election Day.
Q: What is the easiest way to register to vote?
A: St. Johns County residents can visit www.registertovoteflorida.gov to register to vote online. You will need your Florida Driver License or Florida Identification Card, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Residents can also visit any of the St. Johns County Public Libraries or Tax Collector Offices to register to vote. Florida Voter Registration Forms are also available to print on our website at www.votesjc.gov.
Q: I’ve recently moved from another county in Florida. Do I need to re-register to vote?
A: No. You just need to update your address with the Elections Office. To update your address online, visit www.registertovoteflorida.gov, or call the Elections Office at (904) 823-2238. You are required to confirm your identity before making any changes to your voter record.
Q: Will I receive a sample ballot from the Elections Office?
A: Yes. All St. Johns County voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot will be receiving a paper sample ballot in the mail. They are scheduled to be mailed in early October; however, they are already available on our website. Visit www.votesjc.gov and click “My Voter Status” to view your sample ballot online.
Q: Is the 2024 General Election ballot long?
A: Yes! This year, we have a two-page General Election ballot. In addition to the offices up for election, there are also six Constitutional Amendments and two St. Johns County School Board Referenda on the ballot. This lengthy ballot will take some time for voters to complete in the voting booths.
Q: How can I avoid lines on Election Day?
A: To avoid lines at the polls, vote your two-page General Election ballot by mail or vote early. Due to state law changes, vote-by-mail requests expire after each general election. Voters can request a vote-by-mail ballot online at www.votesjc.gov or by calling the Elections Office at (904) 823-2238.
Q: What is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed?
A: The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed is Oct. 24, 2024, by 5 p.m.
Q: When is Early Voting for the 2024 General Election?
A: Early voting for the 2024 General Election will be Oct. 21 through Nov. 2 — that’s two Saturdays and one Sunday. Remember, registered St. Johns County voters can vote at ANY early voting location. For times and locations, visit www.votesjc.gov.
Q: Where can I find more information about the Amendments and Referenda on the General Election ballot?
A: To read the ballot language for the six Constitutional Amendments and two St. Johns County School Board Referenda, voters can visit our website and click “Election Dates.”
Q: What is the best way for our readers to contact you?
A: Readers can email me at voakes@votesjc.gov or call me at (904) 823-2238.
