Today, Tuesday, August 18th is Election Day in Florida. Voters area heading to the polls to cast their votes for Florida’s Primary Election.
The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office said that her office is doing everything they can to keep the poll workers and the voters safe. Voters will need to cast their votes in their assigned precincts, will also have to wear a mask and bring his or her own pen to cast their votes, in addition to the normal photo ID with a valid signature.
Other safety precautions are being put in place such as hand washing stations and hand sanitizer. Gloves and a mask if you do not have one will be provided to voters.
More than a dozen precincts have changed locations for this election because of concerns, so its important for voters to check their new voter ID card for their precinct number and location that has been mailed out to voters in Palm Beach County these past few weeks.
Florida is a closed Primary State meaning that voters will only be allowed to vote for candidates in their designated registered political party for this election.
The polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm. If you chose to vote by a mail-in-ballot, the ballots must be returned and received no later than 7 pm on election day for your vote to count.
If you are unsure of where you can cast your vote, click here to find your polling location in Palm Beach County. For Martin County, click here.
