The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections has relocated 25 polling places following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Despite these changes, Pinellas County voters still have access to the same voting options they are familiar with, including voting by mail, in-person early voting, and voting on Election Day.

“While some adjustments were necessary, voters in Pinellas County can still rely on the voting methods they’ve used in the past,” said Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus. “Whether you choose to vote by mail, at an early voting site, or on Election Day, you can rest assured that access to the ballot remains constant, and election integrity is paramount.”

(For a complete list of polling place changes, please see at the end of this message)

The Supervisor of Elections implemented extensive contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption to voters. The accessibility and security of voting options remain top priorities. Voters can feel confident that despite any weather-related obstacles, every eligible voter will have the opportunity to cast a ballot.

No changes have been made to early voting or secure mail ballot return locations.

Early Voting: Oct. 21 – Nov. 3, 2024

Early Voting for the November 5 General Election will be held from Monday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Early voting sites include:

• Centre of Palm Harbor, The, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor, 34683
• Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater, 33761
• Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S., Gulfport, 33707
• J.W. Cate Recreation Center, 5801 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 33710
• Supervisor of Elections Office, 501 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 33701 (Entrance on 5th St.)
• Supervisor of Elections Office, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court St., Rm. 117, Clearwater, 33756 (First Floor, North Side)
• Supervisor of Elections Office, Election Service Center, 13001 Starkey Rd., Largo, 33773 (Starkey Lakes Corporate Center)

Voting by Mail

The deadline to request a mail ballot is 5 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2024. For mail ballot requests, please call 727-464-VOTE (8683).

Returning Mail Ballots

Mail ballots can be returned at one of 21 secure ballot return locations across Pinellas County between Oct. 21 and Nov. 3. Voters can find hours and locations on VotePinellas.gov or in the mail ballot kit. Ballots may also be returned to any of the three Supervisor of Elections Offices between now and Nov. 5. Please note, mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Important Reminders

• If you have not received your mail ballot, call us at 727-464-VOTE (8683) or check VotePinellas.gov/CheckMyMailBallotStatus.
• Voted mail ballots cannot be accepted at polling places on Election Day. However, voters may surrender their mail ballot at the polling place and vote in person instead.

Voters choosing to vote on Election Day should anticipate longer lines at polling places due to a long ballot and disruptions caused by the hurricanes. For a complete list of polling place adjustments and additional election information, please visit VotePinellas.gov or see the attached PDF.

For hurricane-specific information, visit VotePinellas.gov/Hurricane.

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Ashley McKnight-Taylor

Communications Director

Representing Julie Marcus, Supervisor of Elections

13001 Starkey Rd., Largo, FL 33773

(727) 453-7553

ATaylor@VotePinellas.gov

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