Become an Election Day Worker
Poll workers are essential to the smooth and fair operation of elections in Broward County. This section explains how to become a poll worker, the qualifications required, available roles on Election Day, and the training provided to help you serve voters accurately and confidently.
High School Voter Registration Drive
High school voter drives give students a chance to take an active role in their democracy before they cast their first ballot. This section highlights how schools and student groups can partner with the Supervisor of Elections to host voter registration drives, empower eligible students, and build lifelong civic engagement through hands-on participation.
Help America Vote Act
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) is an item of United States federal election law signed in to law on October 29, 2002. Under HAVA, a new federal voter registration form was created. HAVA guarantees the ability of individuals to cast a provisional ballot and have the validity of their registration checked later if they do not appear on voter registration rolls.
Myth or Fact?
FACT: “Voters may wear campaign buttons, shirts, hats, or any other campaign items when they enter the polling place to vote. Voters may not otherwise campaign there.” (From the Polling Place Procedures Manual incorporated within Rule 1S-2.034,Florida Administrative Code). So, merely going to the polls wearing campaign paraphernalia is OK, but, by statute (s. 102.031(4), Florida Statutes), one cannot solicit voters within 150 feet of the entrance to any polling place.
FACT: The address on the driver’s license does not need to match the address in the voter registration record. If you have moved and haven’t changed your driver’s license to reflect your new address, that’s okay. What is important is that you vote in the precinct where you currently live, no matter what your driver’s license says.
FACT: In order to vote at the polls during early voting or on Election Day, you must show a photo and signature identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification include: Florida driver license (quickest to process), Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway, Safety and Motor Vehicles (quickest to process), U.S. passport, Debit or credit card, Military identification, Student identification, Retirement center identification, Neighborhood association identification, or Public assistance identification. Identification must be current & valid. If your photo identification does not contain your signature, you will be required to show an additional form of identification that provides your signature. The voter will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot if they do not have any of the listed identification.
Please note: I.D. is not required for persons who cast a Vote by Mail ballot. However, the signature on the voter registration database is compared to the signature on the voter’s certificate envelope. The two signatures must match.
FACT: A foreclosure notice does not necessarily mean that a person no longer resides in the home, as people often remain in the home after foreclosure begins and are sometimes able to refinance the home. Voters whose homes have been foreclosed, but who remain in their homes may continue to vote in their assigned precinct. Voters who have physically moved from their foreclosed residence with no intention of returning to that address may still vote but should provide a change of address to the supervisor of elections. You must vote in your correct precinct.
FACT: Students can maintain their voter registration at their hometown address, or they may register to vote in the jurisdiction where they attend school. Those who choose to maintain a Broward County registration will want to remember to contact our office for Vote by Mail ballots at election time.