Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot

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Request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 primary election before the deadline, October 23 at 5:00PM

Voting by mail is a fundamental part of our democratic process. Voting by mail allows citizens who are unable to vote in person to participate in important civic and national initiatives. Voting by mail is essential to ensure the safety of every American during the coronavirus pandemic while protecting their Constitutional right to vote.

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is 10 days before Election Day. Request a vote-by-mail ballot as soon as possible to ensure adequate time to receive your ballot and return it prior to the election.

If you miss the deadline, you can also pick up your vote-by-mail ballot at one of the Supervisor of Election offices. You should call 727-464-8683 in advance to request the ballot if you need to do this.

Supervisor of Election offices

501 1st Ave N in St Petersburg
315 Court St in Clearwater
13001 Starkey Road in Largo

Your vote-by-mail ballot must be returned by 7:00PM on Election Day to be counted.

Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Online

You will need an email address to request your vote-by-mail ballot online. You will receive a confirmation message via email once you have completed the process.

Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot by Email

You can also request a VBM ballot by emailing mailballotrequests@votepinellas.com

Your request for a VBM ballot must include the following information:

Name
Address of Residence
Mailing Address (if different)
Date of Birth
Daytime Phone Number
Daytime Phone Number for Mail Address
Email address optional but encouraged for communication

Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot by Phone

You can request a VBM ballot by calling the office of the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections at 727-464-8683.

Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot by Mail

Request a VBM ballot by sending a written request to the Supervisor of Elections.

Supervisor of Elections office
13001 Starkey Rd.
Largo, FL 33773

Your request for a VBM ballot must include the following information:

Name
Address of Residence
Mailing Address (if different)
Date of Birth
Daytime Phone Number
Daytime Phone Number for Mail Address
Email address optional but encouraged for communication

Vote-by-mail ballots will not be forwarded by the USPS. You must include your mailing address in order to receive your ballot.

Completing Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot

Voting by mail reflects the in-person process, but provides flexibility for you to vote from the comfort of your home. To ensure your VBM ballot is counted follow the steps below.

Use a pen with black ink only.
Fill in the oval next to your elected candidate’s name, circles around or underlining of the candidate names may not count as a vote for that candidate.
Place your ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place both the ballot and secrecy sleeve inside the return envelope.
The most important thing to remember when voting by mail is to SIGN YOUR NAME on the back of the envelope. If your signature is missing from your VBM ballot it will not be counted for the election. Be sure to include the date of completion of the ballot next to the signature line. Although it is not required, it is encouraged to include your phone number and email address on the outside of the return envelope in case the Supervisor of Elections office needs to contact you regarding your ballot.

Returning Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot

It is encouraged for voters to return their VBM ballots at least one week prior to the election date to provide adequate time for the ballot to be received by the Supervisor of Elections. You can return your VBM ballot by simply placing it in the mail. You do not need to include any stamps as the postage has been prepaid.

You can also return your VBM ballot at specific ballot drop-off locations one day prior to Election Day. If you are unable to return your ballot you can ask someone else to drop it off for you at a specific ballot drop-off location.

Important: Returning VBM Ballots on Election Day

Vote-by-mail ballots will not be accepted at polling locations on Election Day. However, VBM ballots can be returned and accepted on Election Day at the SOE offices listed below.

Supervisor of Election offices

501 1st Ave. N., St Petersburg
315 Court St., Clearwater
13001 Starkey Road, Largo

Lost VBM Ballot and VBM Errors

If you lose your VBM ballot or make a mistake when completing your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by calling the Supervisor of Elections at 727-464-8683. You have the right to request up to three replacement vote-by-mail ballots.