The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds everyone that the last day to register to vote or change political parties for the August Primary is Monday, July 28. The Elections office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. on Monday, July 28.
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations and party changes must be completed or postmarked no later than July 28 in order for them to be effective for the Primary Election. Address updates, signature updates, and other changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click Am I Registered?, or call 595-3900.
Escambia County citizens have several ways to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Mail the completed application no later than July 28 to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601. Completed applications may be dropped off at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, second floor, in downtown Pensacola. You may also call 595-3900 or e- mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com) to have a form sent to you.
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.
For voters who wish to cast an absentee ballot, go to EscambiaVotes.com and complete the online request form, or call or e-mail the elections office. Early voting begins August 16 at seven locations throughout Escambia County. For more information, including sample ballots, visit EscambiaVotes.com.