The ultimate Leon County, Tallahassee voter's guide to the 2024 primary election
To help you vote with confidence, below is a collection of links to forums, interviews and information about the races and candidates on the August 20 ballot.
Important dates to know
Aug. 10: First day of early voting
Aug. 18: Last day of early voting
Aug. 20: Primary Election Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Related link: At least 3 key contests will be decided in the Aug. 20 primary. Here's what you need to know.
Candidate debate replays
(The Tallahassee Democrat conducts a series of candidate forums in partnership with WFSU and the League of Women Voters. Click on the links on this online story or watch the full forums on our YouTube Page)
June 25: Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 1
June 26: Leon County School Board District 2
June 26: Leon County School Board District 4
June 27: Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 2
July 16: Leon County Property Appraiser
July 16: Leon County Judge Seat 4
2024 primary election guide
The Democrat also puts together a voter guide for subscribers that puts the candidates head to head on the issues.
?View a replica of our Voter Guide print special section here.
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Early voting dates, times, places
Early voting runs Saturday, Aug. 10, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at 10 locations in Leon County.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all sites except the Leon County Courthouse, which has hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leon County voters can cast ballots at any of the sites regardless of their precinct.
Dr. B.L. Perry Branch Library, 2817 S. Adams St
Eastside Branch Library, 1583 Pedrick Road
FAMU Student Union, 1628 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
FSU Student Union, 75 N. Woodward Ave.
Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Highway
Leon County Elections Center, 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway
Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St.
Leon County Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe St.
Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road
How to vote by mail
You can still pick up a Vote-by-Mail ballot through Election Day. But because of changes in state law, starting Aug. 10, voters who want to pick up a Vote-by-Mail ballot must complete a form declaring why they can't vote in person.
Vote-by-Mail ballots come with instructions, which voters are urged to follow. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be in the hands of the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 20, for them to count.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends that people mail their Vote-by-Mail ballots back to the Supervisor of Elections at least one week before Election Day. New this year: the elections office is covering the cost of postage for the return envelopes, which means voters don't have to worry about stamps.
Voters can also drop Vote-by-Mail ballots off at drop boxes (now known as Secure Ballot Intake Stations) during voting hours at any of the early voting locations or the elections office on Apalachee Parkway.
Election Day voting and ID requirements
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 20. Voters can find their voting location on their Voter Information Card or by visiting LeonVotes.gov or calling the elections office at 850-606-VOTE (8683).
Voters must present a current physical address and a valid photo ID when voting in person. The ID must come from the following list: Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, public assistance ID, U.S. veteran health ID, concealed weapon/firearm license, employee ID issued by local, state or federal government agency. Voters who don't bring ID can still vote with a provisional ballot.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this included inaccurate and outdated instructions regarding vote-by-mail ballots.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Voter guide: 2024 primary election, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida
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