DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. -- Voters across Desoto County will be heading to the polls on March 17, 2020 for the Presidential Preference Primary election.
Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Florida law requires that you provide a picture and signature identification at the polls and prohibits a voter from voting in a precinct in which the voter does not reside.
DESOTO COUNTY 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT
Florida is a "Closed Primary" state meaning you will only be allowed to vote for the party which you are registered.
All voters can view the Desoto County Republican sample ballot HERE.
All voters can view the Desoto County Democratic sample ballot HERE.
More information can be found on the Desoto County elections website or by calling 941-833-5400.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE VOTING SITE
To avoid delays, please bring one or two forms of identification that include your signature and photo. Without proper identification, you may still vote a provisional ballot, which will later be evaluated by a canvassing board for eligibility. Any of the following forms of photo identification are acceptable:
- Florida Driver License
- Florida ID Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- U.S. Passport
- Debit or Credit Card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement Center ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Public Assistance ID
- Veteran Health ID (issued by VA)
- Concealed Weapon License (issued pursuant to s. 790.06)
- Government Employee ID
