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Voter Education

Voter Education Overview

University of South Florida Student Government has put together a guide to voting to assist you in your efforts to be a well-informed voter!

What to expect in our Voter’s Education Guide:

Deadlines are challenging but important to keep track of. We have compiled a list of the most important dates to remember so you do not miss a thing.
If you are not already registered to vote we have included the link to our partnership with TurboVote where you can register to vote and receive important election information.
Also listed are helpful links to check your voter registration status and a precinct finder.
You can learn more about what it means that Florida is a closed primary state and how to adjust your voting habits to accommodate for that.
The numerous ways to vote have been included in detail so that you can tailor your voting experience to fit your needs whether it is through the mail, early, or election day voting!
Additionally, if you live on campus you can find all the necessary information on how to register to vote with your physical residence hall address and include your on-campus mailing address so you still receive your mail.

Important Dates

Part of being an informed voter is knowing what deadlines to keep track of. The following information is everything you need to know about when to register to vote by, early voting, and election dates!

Election Dates & Deadlines

2024 Elections
Event	Date	Time
Primary Elections
Deadline to register for Primary Elections	July 22nd, 2024
Early Voting	August 10th - 17th, 2024 Some counties may offer early voting from August 5th - 18th.	7 AM - 7 PM
Vote by Mail Request Deadline	August 10th, 2024	Due by 5 PM
Vote by Mail Return Deadline	August 20th	Due by 5 PM
Election Day	August 20th, 2024	7 AM - 7 PM
General Election
Deadline to Register for General Elections	October 7th, 2024
Early Voting	October 26th - November 2nd, 2024 Some counties may offer early voting from October 21th - November 3rd.	7 AM - 7 PM
Vote by Mail Request Deadline	October 26th, 2024
Vote by Mail Return Deadline	November 5th, 2024	7 PM
Election Day	November 5th, 2024	7 AM - 7 PM

Register to Vote

Register to Vote Online

The easiest method to register to vote is online. Use our partnership with TurboVote https://usf.turbovote.org/. Once you register with TurboVote it will remind you of upcoming elections, how to find your polling location, and give you the necessary tools to vote with confidence.

Check Your Registration Status:
https://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus

Find Your Precinct:

Hillsborough
https://www.votehillsborough.gov/VOTERS/Voting-Precincts

Manatee
https://www.votemanatee.com/Election-Information/Precinct-Finder-Sample-Ballots

Pinellas
https://www.votepinellas.com/Election-Information/Find-Your-Precinct-Polling-Place

Sarasota
https://www.sarasotavotes.com/precinctfinder.aspx

Inform your Vote

Closed Primaries in Florida

Florida is a closed primary election state. To vote in a primary election, specifically for the presidential race, in Florida you must be a registered Florida voter with a political party affiliation. Your political party affiliation allows you to vote in either the Republican Primary Election or the Democratic Primary Election. During the August primary, you may vote for local races using a non-partisan ballot.

Inform Your Vote

We encourage students to use Ballotpedia to research candidates for upcoming elections. Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing people about politics and is committed to neutrality in their content. The organization is completely funded by private donations and does not receive government funding.

Disclaimer: USF Student Government does not endorse any language that suggests favor towards one candidate or another.

Cast Your Vote

There are three ways to cast your vote:

Cast your vote by Mail Ballot

To request a ballot by mail you can learn how by the following resources:

Online:
1. Hillsborough: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
2. Manatee: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
3. Pinellas: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
4. Sarasota: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
By Phone:
1. Hillsborough: 813-612-4180
2. Manatee: 941-741-3823
3. Sarasota: 941-861-8600
By Fax:
1. Hillsborough: 813-744-5843
In Person: At any of our Supervisor of Election Offices

Acceptable forms of identification

Find the acceptable forms of photo identification:
- Hillsborough: votehillsborough.gov
- Manatee: votemanatee.com
- Pinellas: votepinellas.com
- Sarasota: sarasotavotes.com

Cast your vote on Election Day

Find the acceptable forms of photo identification:
- Hillsborough: votehillsborough.gov
- Manatee: votemanatee.com
- Pinellas: votepinellas.com
- Sarasota: sarasotavotes.com
If you are registered to vote on Tampa Campus, the voting location is:
- USF Marshall Student Center, 4103 USF Cedar Dr, Tampa, FL 33620*

*You must be registered to vote at Precinct 353

Live on Campus?

Can I register to vote as a student living on campus?

Yes! You have the right to register to vote at your school address – this includes a residence hall room. Any student living in a residence hall is entitled to the same rights as any other student. To imply otherwise is illegal.

What address should I use if I live on campus?

In order to register to vote on campus, you must register with your residence hall’s physical address, not the university’s address. In addition, there is a place on the voter registration form to include a mailing address so that you can receive your mail to your student address.

Residence Hall Physical Address - Tampa
Beacon Hall 4204 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620	Holly Apartments C 4242 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments C 3701 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620
Beta Hall 12470 USF Maple Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Holly Apartments D 4231 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments D 3705 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620
Castor Hall 4111 USF Cedar Circle Tampa, FL 33620	Holly Apartments E 4235 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments E 3707 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620
Cypress Apartments C 4303 USF Dogwood Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Holly Apartments F 4237 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments F 3711 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620
Cypress Apartments D 4301 USF Dogwood Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Holly Apartments G 4241 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments G 3702 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620
Cypress Suites A 4302 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Horizon Hall 4205 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620	Maple Hall A 12480 USF Maple Drive Tampa, FL 33620
Cypress Suites B 4304 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Juniper Hall 12030 USF Beard Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Maple Hall B 4321 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620
Endeavor Hall 4220 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Kosove Apartments 12410 USF Myrtle Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Pinnacle Hall 4210 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620
Holly Apartments A 4230 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments A 3704 USF Alumni Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Poplar Hall 12030 USF Beard Drive Tampa, FL 33620
Holly Apartments B 4236 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Magnolia Apartments B 3710 USF Alumni Drive Tampa, FL 33620	Summit Hall 4219 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620

Residence Hall Physical Address - St. Pete*
Ibis Hall (USC) 200 6th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33701	Osprey Suites (RHT) 355 6th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33701	Pelican Apartments (RHO 500 2nd Street S St. Petersburg, FL 33701

* St. Pete does not offer an on-campus voting site. Not all residence halls have the same polling locations. Please use the physical address that matches your residence hall in order to register to vote in St. Petersburg.