Nine Florida Democrats are asking Governor Charlie Crist and Secretary of State Kurt Browning to extend early voting in the state and reduce long waits at the polls.

A voter, or someone designated by the voter, may request an absentee ballot from the supervisor of elections in person, by mail or by telephone.

If you are eighteen years old, a U.S. citizen, and legal permanent resident of Florida you may register to vote.

Members of the United States Uniformed Services on active duty and the merchant marine, their spouses and dependents, and United States citizens residing outside of the United States may apply for voter registration or request an absentee ballot with a FPCA.

Early voting is defined as "casting a ballot prior to election day at a location designated by the supervisor of elections and depositing the voted ballot in the tabulation system."

Each registered voter in the state of Florida should perform these responsibilities, but failure to do any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.

You have the right to vote - it's the law!