Who can vote in the state of Florida?
To be eligible to vote in Florida, you must meet the following requirements:
U.S. Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States.
Florida Residency: You must be a legal resident of Florida.
County Residency: You must reside in the county where you wish to register.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Felony Convictions: You must not have been convicted of a felony or crime unless your voting rights have been restored. (1)
Mental Competency: You must not have been declared mentally incompetent to vote unless your voting rights have been restored.
Voter Registration: You must be registered to vote at least 29 days before the election. (2)
(1) If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, you may still be able to vote, even if you are currently incarcerated. If you committed a felony not involving murder or sexual abuse, you may vote once you complete your sentence and pay fines/fees/restitution.
(2) If not registered to vote 29 days before the election, the individual will have to wait until future elections to vote. Some states (NOT Florida) allow for same day registration. For voter’s applications submitted by mail, the application needs to be postmarked 29 days before the election.
