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WPTV Decision 2022 voter information guide

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Posted at 2:19 PM, May 18, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-18 13:33:52-04

WPTV.com wants to make it simple for you to vote in this important election year.

Below is a county-by-county guide for information on how to register, where to vote and what you need to know about the democratic process.

Am I eligible to vote?

The short answer is, most likely, yes, provided you meet a few basic requirements.

In order to register to vote, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States of America (a lawful permanent resident is not a U.S. citizen for registration and voting purposes);
  • Be a Florida resident;
  • Be at least 18 years old (you may preregister if you are 16 years old);
  • Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having had your voting rights restored;
  • Not have been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without your civil rights having been restored;
  • Provide your current and valid Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If you do not have a current and valid Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have any of the above, check the appropriate box provided on the voter registration application.

What do I need on Election Day?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Any voters waiting in line at 7 p.m. will have the opportunity to cast a ballot.

In order to vote, you must provide a Florida driver's license, identification card, U.S. passport or some other form of photo identification with signature.

How does Florida being a closed-primary state impact my vote?

Because Florida is a closed-primary state, only voters who are registered members of political parties may vote for respective party candidates or nominees during a primary election.

'Insert Ballots Here' message on Palm Beach County ballot box

There may be times when all registered voters can participate in a primary election, regardless of political affiliation. They are:

  • If all the candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner of the primary election will not face any opposition in the general election, then all registered voters can vote for any of the candidates for that office.
  • If races for nonpartisan judicial and school board offices, nonpartisan special districts or local referendum questions are on the primary election ballot, then all registered voters, including those without party affiliation, are entitled to vote.

A person can register with a party or change his or her party affiliation at any time, but he or she must do so by the registration deadline for that primary election.

Important Dates

Oct. 29: 5 p.m. deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot for general election
Nov. 8: General election and 7 p.m. deadline to return vote-by-mail ballot

Palm Beach County

Martin County

St. Lucie County

Indian River County

Okeechobee County

Important Races

Florida Governor

Republican Nominee
Ron DeSantis (incumbent)

Democratic Nominee
Charlie Crist, congressman for Florida's 13th congressional district

U.S. Senate

Republican Nominee
Marco Rubio (incumbent)

Democratic Nominee
Val Demings, congresswoman for Florida's 10th congressional district

U.S. House

Democratic Nominee, Florida's 20th Congressional District
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (incumbent)

Republican Nominee, Florida's 20th Congressional District
Drew Montez Clark, Plantation doctor

Democratic Nominee, Florida's 21st Congressional District
Corinna Balderramos Robinson, U.S. Army veteran from Port St. Lucie

Republican Nominee, Florida's 21st Congressional District
Brian Mast*

Democratic Nominee, Florida's 22nd Congressional District
Lois Frankel*

Republican Nominee, Florida's 22nd Congressional District
Dan Franzese, Palm Beach businessman

Democratic Nominee, Florida's 23rd Congressional District
Jared Moskowitz, former Florida Division of Emergency Management Director from Coral Springs

Republican Nominee, Florida's 23rd Congressional District
Joe Budd, Boca Raton resident and Palm Beach County State Committeeman

* currently represents congressional district that has been redrawn for 2022 election

Attorney General

Republican Nominee
Ashley Moody (incumbent)

Democratic Nominee
Aramis Ayala, former state attorney for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit

Chief Financial Officer

Republican Nominee
Jimmy Patronis (incumbent)

Democratic Nominee
Adam Hattersley, former representative for Florida House District 59

Agriculture Commissioner

Democratic Candidate
Naomi Esther Blemur, founder of Esther's House in North Miami

Republican Nominee
Wilton Simpson, Florida Senate president

Florida Senate

Democratic Candidate, Florida Senate District 24
Bobby Powell, Florida Senator for District 30 (unopposed)*

Republican Candidate, Florida Senate District 24
Eric Ankner, Lake Worth businessman (unopposed)

Democratic Candidate, Florida Senate District 26
Lori Berman, Florida Senator for District 31 (unopposed)*

Republican Candidate, Florida Senate District 26
Steve Byers, Delray Beach businessman

Democratic Candidate, Florida Senate District 30
Tina Polsky, Florida Senator for District 29*

Republican Candidate, Florida Senate District 30
Bill Reicherter, Parkland resident

* currently represents state district that has been redrawn for 2022 election

Click here for complete candidate listings for the 2022 primary and general elections.

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