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The Deadline Is Approaching For Primary Election Registration

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Time is running out to register for the primary election in Southwest Florida.

Early voting begins in less than a month, so deadlines are approaching quickly.

Early voting offers Southwest Florida residents a convenient way to cast their ballots before Election Day.

The primary election on August 20 precedes the general election in November.

It’s important to note that all previous requests for vote-by-mail ballots expired at the end of 2022. If you plan to vote by mail in 2024, you must submit a new request form.

Additionally, Florida being a closed primary state means only registered political party members can vote for their party’s candidates in the primary election. The deadline for voter registration and party changes for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22.

In DeSoto County, early voting is available from August 5 to August 17 at 201 E. Oak St., Room 104, Arcadia, FL 34266, open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on weekends.

For Charlotte County, the deadlines are as follows:

  • August 5: Register to vote
  • August 8: Request a vote-by-mail ballot

Early voting in Charlotte County runs from August 5 to August 18 at various locations:

  • Port Charlotte Office: 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 3394, open 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
  • Punta Gorda Office: 226 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950, open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Englewood Office: 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224, open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

For Sarasota County, the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the Primary Election is July 22. More information can be found on the Register to Vote or Update Voter Information pages.

Sarasota County

Terrace Building
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL  34236
Phone: (941) 861-8600
Fax: (941) 861-8609

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venice
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center
4000 S Tamiami Trail, Rm 114
Venice, FL  34293
Phone: (941) 861-3760
Fax: (941) 861-3770

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.