Early Voting For Presidential Primary Underway In Pasco County

PASCO COUNTY, FL — For those who prefer to avoid the long lines on Election Day, early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary began in Pasco County Sunday and continues through March 15.

Voters who wish to vote prior to Election Day can vote or pick up a ballot at any of the three Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Offices:

• East Pasco Government Center, 14236 6th St., Suite 200, Dade City
• West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 110, New Port Richey
• Central Pasco Professional Center, 4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Suite 105, Land O'Lakes

Sample ballots for the Presidential Preference Primary are available on the supervisor of elections website. Only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote in the primary.

There are no other municipal or countywide elections scheduled for March 17. Elections in Zephyrhills, Dade City and San Antonio are scheduled April 14.

To pick up ballots for another voter, Florida statutes requires a written request from the voter. The designee will be asked to provide a photo ID and to complete an affidavit before the Elections Office releases the ballot to them. Designees are limited to picking up two ballots in addition to their own, unless the additional ballots are for immediate family members.

Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley said more than 55,000 Vote By Mail ballots have been mailed out for the Presidential Preference Primary. The deadline to request Vote By Mail ballots was March 8.

When mailing your ballot back to the Elections Office, allow sufficient time for first-class delivery by the U.S. Postal Service by 7 p.m. Election Day, March 17, or drop the ballot off in person at one of the three offices.

When voting by mail, be sure that a current signature is on file with the Elections Office. Signatures can be updated with a Voter Registration Application, available online.

Those planning to wait for Election Day to cast their ballots, can visit the Supervisor of Elections website to find their precincts.