EARLY VOTING in Florida starts Monday, October 19, 2020
Early voting in Florida starts on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. The deadline to request to vote by mail or absentee ballot is Sat., Oct 24, 2020. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020, 7:00 am until 7:00 pm; if you are in line before 7:00 pm you will be allowed to vote, no matter how long the line.
EARLY VOTING - LEVY COUNTY
Monday, Oct. 19 - Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020
Early voting in Levy County for the General Election is Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 2020, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm every day, at the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office, located at 421 S. Court Street in Bronson, Florida; no other early voting locations are available in Levy County, FL.
For details, please call (352) 486-5163 or visit the Levy County Supervisor of Elections website here: www.votelevy.gov
Please click here to view a sample ballot for Levy County, FL:
https://www.votelevy.com/Portals/Levy/documents/2020%20General%20Election%20Sample%20Ballot.pdf?ver=2020-09-10-140147-910
EARLY VOTING - CITRUS COUNTY
Monday, Oct. 19 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020
Early voting in Citrus County for the General Election will be held each day, starting Monday, October 19, through Saturday, October 31, 2020, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, at the following locations:
Beverly Hills, FL - Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd.; Phone 352-746-6622
Crystal River, FL - Supervisor of Elections Office, West Citrus Government Center, 1500 N. Meadowcrest Blvd.;
Phone 352-564-7120
Homosassa - Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave.; Phone 352-628-5626
Inverness - Inverness City Hall, 212 W. Main St.; Phone 352-726-2611
For details, please call (352) 564-7120 or (800) 655-6645, or visit the Citrus County Supervisor of Elections website here: www.votecitrus.com
Please click here to view a sample ballot for Citrus County, FL (all areas except for Crystal River):
https://www.votecitrus.com/Portals/Citrus/Documents/SampleBallots/2020%20General/2020-gen-allPCT-sampleBallot-A.pdf?ver=2020-09-11-122101-127
Please click here to view a sample ballot for Crystal River, FL (Precinct 105):
https://www.votecitrus.com/Portals/Citrus/Documents/SampleBallots/2020%20General/2020-gen-CR-sampleBallot-A.pdf?ver=2020-09-11-122101-233
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS for FLORIDA
(Vote YES or NO)
AMENDMENT 1
Citizen Requirement to Vote in Florida Elections
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“This amendment provides that only United States Citizens who are at least eighteen years of age, permanent residents of Florida, and registered to vote, as provided by law, shall be qualified to vote in a Florida election.”
WHAT IT MEANS:
A YES vote would CHANGE the wording in the state constitution from "EVERY CITIZEN" to "ONLY A CITIZEN" in the statement below (SEE CAPITAL LETTERS).
A YES VOTE would change the statement to read, "ONLY A CITIZEN of the United States who is at least eighteen years of age and who is a permanent resident of the state, if registered as provided by law, shall be an elector of the county where registered."
A NO VOTE would keep the current wording, "EVERY CITIZEN of the United States who is at least eighteen years of age and who is a permanent resident of the state, if registered as provided by law, shall be an elector of the county where registered.”
AMENDMENT 2
Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“Raises minimum wage to $10.00 per hour effective September 30th, 2021. Each September 30th thereafter, minimum wage shall increase by $1.00 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30th, 2026. From that point forward, future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for inflation starting September 30th, 2027.” Amendment 2 would increase the minimum wage from $8.56 in 2020 to $15.00 in 2026.
WHAT IT MEANS:
A YES vote would incrementally increase the minimum wage until it reaches $15 in 2026, while a NO vote would keep the current minimum wage, $8.56 per hour, tied to inflation.
AMENDMENT 3
All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“Allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet regardless of political party affiliation. All candidates for an office, including party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot. Two highest vote getters advance to general election. If only two candidates qualify, no primary is held and winner is determined in general election. Candidate’s party affiliation may appear on ballot as provided by law. Effective January 1, 2024.”
WHAT IT MEANS:
A YES vote would make primary elections in the State of Florida open to all candidates (and all voters, regardless of their party affiliation), with the top two candidates advancing to a runoff in the general election, while a NO vote would keep the current primary system in which each major party nominates a candidate for the general election, and only voters registered with a major party affiliation (Democrat or Republican) can vote in primary elections.
AMENDMENT 4
Voter Approval of Constitutional Amendments
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“Requires all proposed amendments or revisions to the State Constitution to be approved by the voters in two elections, instead of one, in order to take effect. The proposal applies the current thresholds for passage to each of the two elections.”
WHAT IT MEANS: A YES vote would mean that a voter-approved constitutional amendment would have to be approved by voters at a second general election to become effective, while a NO vote would mean that the current system would staty in place, with voter-approved constitutional amendments becoming effective after one general election.
AMENDMENT 5
Extend “Save-Our-Homes” Portability Period for Homestead Property Tax Assessment
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution, effective January 1, 2021, to increase, from 2 years to 3 years, the period of time during which accrued Save-Our-Homes benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new homestead.”
WHAT IT MEANS:
A YES vote would extend the period in which someone may transfer Save-Our-Homes benefits to a new homestead property from 2 years to 3 years, while a NO vote would keep the current Save-Our-Homes benefits transfer period to 2 years.
AMENDMENT 6
Homestead Property Tax Discount for Surviving Spouses of Deceased Veterans
BALLOT LANGUAGE:
“Provides that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran’s surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2021.”
WHAT IT MEANS:
A YES vote would mean that a homestead property tax discount may be transferred to the spouse of a deceased veteran, while a NO vote would mean that the homestead property tax discount may not be transferred to the spouse of a deceased veteran.