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Voter Education
Voter Education Overview
University of South Florida Student Government has put together a guide to voting to assist you in your efforts to be a well-informed voter!
What to expect in our Voter’s Education Guide:
- Deadlines are challenging but important to keep track of. We have compiled a list of the most important dates to remember so you do not miss a thing.
- If you are not already registered to vote we have included the link to our partnership with TurboVote where you can register to vote and receive important election information.
- Also listed are helpful links to check your voter registration status and a precinct finder.
- You can learn more about what it means that Florida is a closed primary state and how to adjust your voting habits to accommodate for that.
- The numerous ways to vote have been included in detail so that you can tailor your voting experience to fit your needs whether it is through the mail, early, or election day voting!
- Additionally, if you live on campus you can find all the necessary information on how to register to vote with your physical residence hall address and include your on-campus mailing address so you still receive your mail.
Important Dates
Part of being an informed voter is knowing what deadlines to keep track of. The following information is everything you need to know about when to register to vote by, early voting, and election dates!
Election Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date | Time |
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Primary Elections |
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| Deadline to register for Primary Elections | July 22nd, 2024 | |
| Early Voting | August 10th - 17th, 2024 Some counties may offer early voting from August 5th - 18th. |
7 AM - 7 PM |
| Vote by Mail Request Deadline | August 10th, 2024 | Due by 5 PM |
| Vote by Mail Return Deadline | August 20th | Due by 5 PM |
| Election Day | August 20th, 2024 | 7 AM - 7 PM |
General Election |
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| Deadline to Register for General Elections |
October 7th, 2024 |
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| Early Voting | October 26th - November 2nd, 2024 Some counties may offer early voting from October 21th - November 3rd. |
7 AM - 7 PM |
| Vote by Mail Request Deadline | October 26th, 2024 | |
| Vote by Mail Return Deadline | November 5th, 2024 | 7 PM |
| Election Day | November 5th, 2024 | 7 AM - 7 PM |
Register to Vote
Register to Vote Online
The easiest method to register to vote is online. Use our partnership with TurboVote https://usf.turbovote.org/. Once you register with TurboVote it will remind you of upcoming elections, how to find your polling location, and give you the necessary tools to vote with confidence.
Check Your Registration Status:
https://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus
Find Your Precinct:
Hillsborough
https://www.votehillsborough.gov/VOTERS/Voting-Precincts
Manatee
https://www.votemanatee.com/Election-Information/Precinct-Finder-Sample-Ballots
Pinellas
https://www.votepinellas.com/Election-Information/Find-Your-Precinct-Polling-Place
Inform your Vote
Closed Primaries in Florida
Florida is a closed primary election state. To vote in a primary election, specifically for the presidential race, in Florida you must be a registered Florida voter with a political party affiliation. Your political party affiliation allows you to vote in either the Republican Primary Election or the Democratic Primary Election. During the August primary, you may vote for local races using a non-partisan ballot.
Inform Your Vote
We encourage students to use Ballotpedia to research candidates for upcoming elections. Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing people about politics and is committed to neutrality in their content. The organization is completely funded by private donations and does not receive government funding.
Disclaimer: USF Student Government does not endorse any language that suggests favor towards one candidate or another.
Cast Your Vote
There are three ways to cast your vote:
Cast your vote by Mail Ballot
To request a ballot by mail you can learn how by the following resources:
- Online:
- Hillsborough: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
- Manatee: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
- Pinellas: Vote by Mail Ballot Request
- By Phone:
- Hillsborough: 813-612-4180
- Manatee: 941-741-3823
- Sarasota: 941-861-8600
- By Fax:
- Hillsborough: 813-744-5843
- In Person: At any of our Supervisor of Election Offices
Acceptable forms of identification
- Find the acceptable forms of photo identification:
- Hillsborough: votehillsborough.gov
- Manatee: votemanatee.com
- Pinellas: votepinellas.com
- Sarasota: sarasotavotes.com
Cast your vote on Election Day
- Find the acceptable forms of photo identification:
- Hillsborough: votehillsborough.gov
- Manatee: votemanatee.com
- Pinellas: votepinellas.com
- Sarasota: sarasotavotes.com
- If you are registered to vote on Tampa Campus, the voting location is:
- USF Marshall Student Center, 4103 USF Cedar Dr, Tampa, FL 33620*
*You must be registered to vote at Precinct 353
Live on Campus?
Can I register to vote as a student living on campus?
Yes! You have the right to register to vote at your school address – this includes a residence hall room. Any student living in a residence hall is entitled to the same rights as any other student. To imply otherwise is illegal.
What address should I use if I live on campus?
In order to register to vote on campus, you must register with your residence hall’s physical address, not the university’s address. In addition, there is a place on the voter registration form to include a mailing address so that you can receive your mail to your student address.
| Beacon Hall 4204 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
Holly Apartments C 4242 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments C 3701 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Beta Hall 12470 USF Maple Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Holly Apartments D 4231 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments D 3705 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Castor Hall 4111 USF Cedar Circle Tampa, FL 33620 |
Holly Apartments E 4235 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments E 3707 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Cypress Apartments C 4303 USF Dogwood Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Holly Apartments F 4237 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments F 3711 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Cypress Apartments D 4301 USF Dogwood Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Holly Apartments G 4241 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments G 3702 USF Beech Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Cypress Suites A 4302 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Horizon Hall 4205 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
Maple Hall A 12480 USF Maple Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Cypress Suites B 4304 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Juniper Hall 12030 USF Beard Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Maple Hall B 4321 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Endeavor Hall 4220 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Kosove Apartments 12410 USF Myrtle Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Pinnacle Hall 4210 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Holly Apartments A 4230 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments A 3704 USF Alumni Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Poplar Hall 12030 USF Beard Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
| Holly Apartments B 4236 USF Holly Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Magnolia Apartments B 3710 USF Alumni Drive Tampa, FL 33620 |
Summit Hall 4219 USF Mulberry Lane Tampa, FL 33620 |
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Ibis Hall (USC) |
Osprey Suites (RHT) 355 6th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33701 |
Pelican Apartments (RHO |
* St. Pete does not offer an on-campus voting site. Not all residence halls have the same polling locations. Please use the physical address that matches your residence hall in order to register to vote in St. Petersburg.