Sumter County General Election Information and Sample Ballot OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT General Election November 2, 2010 Sumter County, Florida Look for your precinct number for races on your ballot INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL SEE ON YOUR BALLOT TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL YOUR CHOICE. NEXT TO USE BLACK OR BLUE BALLPOINT PEN. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE DONT HESITATE TO ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT. IF YOU ERASE OR MAKE OTHER MARKS, YOUR VOTE MAY NOT COUNT. TO VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE WHOSE NAME IS NOT PRINTED ON THE BALLOT, FILL IN THE OVAL, AND WRITE IN THE CANDIDATES NAME ON THE BLANK LINE PROVIDED FOR A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE. ALL PRECINCTS ALL PRECINCTS AMENDMENTS LEGISLATIVE PRECINCTS 101 - 115, 201 - 205, 301 - 309, 501 & 502 PRECINCTS 101 - 115, 201 - 206, 301 - 309, 401, 404, 406, 501 - 506 PRECINCTS 402, 403, 405, 407, 408, 507 ALL PRECINCTS NONPARTISAN JUDGES CDD 3 PRECINCTS 302 and 306 CDD 5 PRECINCTS 107, 108, 307.15, 307.35 and 309 CDD 7 PRECINCTS 109, 111 and 112 REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PHOTO AND SIGNATURE ID This 2010 General Election sample ballot was prepared in accordance with Section 101.20, Florida Statutes, and furnished by the office of Karen S. Krauss, Supervisor of Elections, Sumter County, Florida. GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2nd POLL HOURS ARE 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM § § Sumter County General Election Information and Sample Ballot ALL PRECINCTS AMENDMENTS IMPORTANT! Florida Statute 101.043 requires picture and signature identification at the polling place. You will be asked to present one of the following current and valid picture identifications when you go to vote. Accepted documents are: • Florida drivers license. • Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles. • United States passport. • Debit or credit card. • Military identification. • Student identification. • Retirement center identification. • Neighborhood association identification. • Public assistance identification. Any combination of these documents may be presented to fulfill the photo and signature requirements. If you DO NOT have proper identification, you will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot. The Canvassing Board will determine eligibility. Voters Bill of Rights Each registered voter in this state has the right to: 1. Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted. 2. Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county. 3. Ask for and receive assistance in voting. 4. Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast. 5. An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question. 6. If his or her registration or identity is in question, cast a provisional ballot. 7. Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from elections officers. 8. Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person. 9. Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast. (F.S. 101.031(2)) Voter Responsibilities EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS ARE NOT OPEN ELECTION DAY TO FIND YOUR PRECINCT: Go to our Website or Call Our Office (352) 793-0230 / www.sumterelections.org Sumter Countys Early Voting Schedule When: October 18 - 30, 2010 (Monday - Saturday ) Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Each registered voter in this state should: 1. Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues. 2. Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address. 3. Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation. 4. Bring proper identification to the polling station. 5. Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct. 6. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. 7. Respect the privacy of other voters. 8. Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections. 9. Ask questions, if needed. 10. Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station. (F.S. 101.031(2)) NOTE TO VOTER: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting. Update of Voters Signature on file at the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections Office Where: At these locations Main Office - Bushnell 900 N Main Street Bushnell, FL 33513 Wildwood Office 372 Shopping Center Dr. Wildwood, FL 34785 Villages Gov. Annex Bldg. 8033 E C-466, #401 The Villages, FL 32162 The Villages Library 325 Belvedere Blvd. The Villages, FL 32162 How: Use a Florida Voter Registration Application Form completing all required blocks per instructions. When: At any point that there is a significant change in your signature or identifying mark. Where: Florida Voter Registration Application Forms are available at all government offices, public assistance offices, libraries, and upon request by calling or e-mailing our office. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUMTER COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE AT: 900 N Main Street, Bushnell, FL 33513 / 352-793-0230 E-mail: [email protected] / Web Site: www.sumterelections.org Phone: TDY (352) 569-6082 JC 9/20