Absentee laws are created by the Florida Legislature. The following information explains the requirements to vote by absentee ballot. Unable to attend the polls unassisted. Not in precinct during polling place hours. Election day worker assigned out of precinct.
Religion prevents voting at the polls.
Changed residency to another Florida county after books closed. Changed residency to another state and is ineligible to vote there. An absentee ballot may be requested for a specific election or for all elections in the current calendar year. The request can be made in person, by mail, or by telephone . Only the voter or a designated member of his or her immediate family or legal guardian can request an absentee ballot for the voter.