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FL Stat § 101.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.20 - Publication of Ballot Form; Sample Ballots.

101.20 Publication of ballot form; sample ballots.—(1) Two sample ballots shall be furnished to each polling place by the officer whose duty it is to provide official ballots. The sample ballots shall be in the form of the official ballot as it will appear at that polling place on election day. Sample ballots shall be open to inspection by all electors in any election, and a sufficient number of reduced-size ballots may be furnished to election officials so that one may be given to any elector desiring same.(2)(a) Upon completion of the list of qualified candidates, a sample ballot shall be published by the supervisor in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, before the day of election.(b) In lieu of the publication required under paragraph (a), a supervisor may send a sample ballot to each registered elector by e-mail at least 7 days before an election if an e-mail address has been provided and the elector has opted to receive a sample ballot by electronic delivery. If an e-mail address has not been provided, or if the elector has not opted for electronic delivery, a sample ballot may be mailed to each registered elector or to each household in which there is a registered elector at least 7 days before an election.History.—s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 8, ch. 57-166; s. 9, ch. 65-380; s. 1, ch. 75-174; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 2, ch. 2013-192; s. 12, ch. 2019-162.
FL Stat § 101.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.21 - Official Ballots; Number; Printing; Payment.

101.21 Official ballots; number; printing; payment.—Where applicable, the supervisor of elections shall determine the actual number of ballots to be printed. The printing and delivery of ballots and cards of instruction shall, in a municipal election, be paid for by the municipality, and in all other elections by the county.History.—ss. 29, 37, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 11, ch. 4537, 1897; GS 211, 222; RGS 255, 267; CGL 311, 323; s. 7, ch. 17898, 1937; s. 2, ch. 24088, 1947; s. 7, ch. 25384, 1949; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 10, ch. 65-380; s. 1, ch. 69-281; s. 20, ch. 71-355; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 34, ch. 79-400; s. 1, ch. 80-292; s. 48, ch. 81-259; s. 8, ch. 2001-40.Note.—Former ss. 99.09, 99.21.
FL Stat § 101.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.23 - Election Inspector to Keep List of Those Voting.

101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.—When any person has been admitted to vote, the person’s name shall be checked by the clerk or one of the inspectors at the place indicated upon the registration books or voter history form provided by the supervisor. One of the inspectors shall, at the same time, keep a poll list containing names of electors who have voted or a list of registered electors, on which those electors who have voted are indicated. Such lists shall be available for inspection during regular voting hours by poll watchers designated and appointed pursuant to s. 101.131, except that the election inspector may regulate access to the lists so as to ensure that such inspection does not unreasonably interfere with the orderly operation of the polling place.History.—s. 58, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 236; RGS 281; CGL 337; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 24, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 11, ch. 65-380; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 559, ch. 95-147; s. 18, ch. 2008-95.Note.—Former s. 99.37.
FL Stat § 101.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.24 - Ballot Boxes and Ballots.

101.24 Ballot boxes and ballots.—The supervisor of elections shall prepare for each polling place one ballot box of sufficient size to contain all the ballots of the particular precinct, and the ballot box shall be plainly marked with the name of the precinct for which it is intended. An additional ballot box, if necessary, may be supplied to any precinct. Before each election, the supervisor shall place in the ballot box or ballot transfer container as many ballots as are required in s. 101.21. After securely sealing the ballot box or ballot transfer container, the supervisor shall send the ballot box or ballot transfer container to the clerk or inspector of election of the precinct in which it is to be used. The clerk or inspector shall be placed under oath or affirmation to perform his or her duties faithfully and without favor or prejudice to any political party.History.—s. 26, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 180; s. 7, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 7, ch. 4537, 1897; GS 203; RGS 247; CGL 303; s. 1, ch. 17898, 1937; s. 1, ch. 24088, 1947; s. 11, ch. 25035, 1949; s. 1, ch. 25384, 1949; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 65-380; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 2, ch. 86-200; s. 560, ch. 95-147; s. 9, ch. 2001-40.Note.—Former s. 99.02.
FL Stat § 101.2512 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.2512 - Candidates’ Names on General Election Ballots.

101.2512 Candidates’ names on general election ballots.—(1) The supervisor of elections shall print on the general election ballot the names of candidates nominated by primary election or special primary election or the names of candidates selected by the appropriate executive committee of any political party pursuant to the requirements of this code.(2) In addition to the names printed on the ballot as provided in subsection (1), the supervisor of elections shall print on the general election ballot the names of each nonpartisan candidate, minor party candidate, or candidate with no party affiliation who has obtained a position on the general election ballot in compliance with the requirements of this code.History.—s. 8, ch. 2002-17.
FL Stat § 101.2515 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.2515 - Translation of Ballot Language.

101.2515 Translation of ballot language.—Upon the request of a supervisor of elections made no later than 60 days prior to the date of a general election, the Department of State shall provide a written translation of a statewide ballot issue in the language of any language minority group specified in the provisions of s. 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, as applicable to this state.History.—s. 1, ch. 94-300.
FL Stat § 101.252 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.252 - Candidates Entitled to Have Names Printed on Certain Ballots; Exception.

101.252 Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.—(1) Any candidate for nomination who has qualified as prescribed by law is entitled to have his or her name printed on the official primary election ballot. However, when there is only one candidate of any political party qualified for an office, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the primary election ballot, and such candidate shall be declared nominated for the office.(2) Any candidate for party executive committee member who has qualified as prescribed by law is entitled to have his or her name printed on the primary election ballot. However, when there is only one candidate of any political party qualified for such an office, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the primary election ballot, and such candidate shall be declared elected to the state or county executive committee.History.—s. 27, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 331; CGL 388; s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 63-99; s. 5, ch. 65-378; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 21, ch. 89-338; s. 561, ch. 95-147; s. 15, ch. 2005-286.Note.—Former ss. 102.34, 99.041.
FL Stat § 101.254 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.254 - When Nominated Names to Appear in Groups or Districts.

101.254 When nominated names to appear in groups or districts.—When an office requires the nomination of more than one candidate, as many groups or districts shall be numerically designated as there are vacancies to be filled by nomination. Each candidate shall indicate on his or her qualifying papers the group or district in which the candidate desires his or her name to appear on the ballot. In addition, any candidate qualifying by the petition method must indicate on his or her petition prior to circulating such petition, which group or district for which the candidate is attempting to qualify.History.—s. 52, ch. 6469, 1913; s. 8, ch. 6874, 1915; RGS 356; CGL 413; s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 6, ch. 65-378; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 23, ch. 89-338; s. 563, ch. 95-147.Note.—Former ss. 102.49, 99.051.
FL Stat § 101.292 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.292 - Definitions; Ss. 101.292-101.295.

101.292 Definitions; ss. 101.292-101.295.—As used in ss. 101.292-101.295, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) “Governing body” means the board of county commissioners of a county or any other governing body empowered by general or special act or local ordinance to purchase or sell voting equipment.(2) “Voting equipment” means electronic or electromechanical voting systems, voting devices, and automatic tabulating equipment as defined in s. 101.5603, as well as materials, parts, or other equipment necessary for the operation and maintenance of such systems and devices, the individual or combined retail value of which is in excess of the threshold amount for CATEGORY TWO purchases provided in s. 287.017.(3) “Purchase” means a contract for the purchase, lease, rental, or other acquisition of voting equipment.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-303; s. 17, ch. 73-156; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 4, ch. 84-302; s. 5, ch. 89-348; s. 32, ch. 90-268; s. 10, ch. 2001-40.
FL Stat § 101.293 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.293 - Competitive Sealed Bids and Proposals Required.

101.293 Competitive sealed bids and proposals required.—(1) Any purchase of voting equipment, the individual or combined retail value of which is in excess of the threshold amount for CATEGORY TWO purchases provided in s. 287.017, by a governing body shall be by means of competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals from at least two bidders, except under the following conditions:(a) If a majority of the governing body agrees by vote that an emergency situation exists in regard to the purchase of such equipment to the extent that the potential benefits derived from competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals are outweighed by the detrimental effects of a delay in the acquisition of such equipment; or(b) If a majority of the governing body finds that there is but a single source from which suitable equipment may be obtained.If such conditions are found to exist, the chair of the governing body shall certify to the Division of Elections the situation and conditions requiring an exception to the competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposal requirements of this section. Such certification shall be maintained on file by the division.(2) The Division of Elections of the Department of State shall establish bidding procedures for carrying out the provisions and the intent of ss. 101.292-101.295, and each governing body shall follow the procedures so established.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-303; s. 18, ch. 73-156; s. 38, ch. 73-333; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 5, ch. 84-302; s. 6, ch. 89-348; s. 1, ch. 90-268; s. 566, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 101.294 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.294 - Purchase and Sale of Voting Equipment.

101.294 Purchase and sale of voting equipment.—(1) The Division of Elections of the Department of State shall adopt uniform rules for the purchase, use, and sale of voting equipment in the state. No governing body shall purchase or cause to be purchased any voting equipment unless such equipment has been certified for use in this state by the Department of State.(2) Any governing body contemplating the purchase or sale of voting equipment shall notify the Division of Elections of such considerations. The division shall attempt to coordinate the sale of excess or outmoded equipment by one county with purchases of necessary equipment by other counties.(3) The division shall inform the governing bodies of the various counties of the state of the availability of new or used voting equipment and of sources available for obtaining such equipment.(4) A vendor of voting equipment may not provide an uncertified voting system, voting system component, or voting system upgrade to a local governing body or supervisor of elections in this state.(5) Before or in conjunction with providing a voting system, voting system component, or voting system upgrade, the vendor shall provide the local governing body or supervisor of elections with a sworn certification that the voting system, voting system component, or voting system upgrade being provided has been certified by the Division of Elections.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-303; s. 19, ch. 73-156; s. 17, ch. 77-175; s. 6, ch. 84-302; s. 31, ch. 2005-277.
FL Stat § 101.295 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.295 - Penalties for Violation.

101.295 Penalties for violation.—(1) Any member of a governing body which purchases or sells voting equipment in violation of the provisions of ss. 101.292-101.295, which member knowingly votes to purchase or sell voting equipment in violation of the provisions of ss. 101.292-101.295, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided by s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall be subject to suspension from office on the grounds of malfeasance.(2) Any vendor, chief executive officer, or vendor representative of voting equipment who provides a voting system, voting system component, or voting system upgrade in violation of this chapter commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-303; s. 18, ch. 77-175; s. 32, ch. 2005-277.
FL Stat § 101.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.34 - Custody of Voting System.

101.34 Custody of voting system.—The supervisor of elections shall be the custodian of the voting system in the county, and he or she shall appoint deputies necessary to prepare and supervise the voting system prior to and during elections. The compensation for such deputies shall be paid by the supervisor of elections.History.—s. 3-A, ch. 22018, 1943; s. 4, ch. 24089, 1947; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 16, ch. 65-380; s. 18, ch. 77-175; s. 3, ch. 80-20; s. 567, ch. 95-147; s. 11, ch. 2001-40.Note.—Former s. 100.42.
FL Stat § 101.341 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.341 - Prohibited Activities by Voting System Custodians and Deputy Custodians.

101.341 Prohibited activities by voting system custodians and deputy custodians.—(1) No voting system custodian or deputy custodian or other employee of the supervisor of elections, which employee’s duties are primarily involved with the preparation, maintenance, or repair of voting equipment, may accept employment or any form of consideration from any person or business entity involved in the purchase, repair, or sale of voting equipment unless such employment has the prior written approval of the supervisor of elections of the county by which such person is employed.(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided by s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Such person shall also be subject to immediate discharge from his or her position.History.—s. 3, ch. 72-303; s. 4, ch. 80-20; s. 568, ch. 95-147; s. 12, ch. 2001-40.
FL Stat § 101.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.43 - Substitute Ballot.

101.43 Substitute ballot.—When the required official ballots for a precinct are not delivered in time to be used on election day, or after delivery, are lost, destroyed or stolen, the clerk or other officials whose duty it is to provide ballots for use at such election, in lieu of the official ballots, shall have substitute ballots prepared, conforming as nearly as possible to the official ballots, and the board of election shall substitute these ballots to be used in the same manner as the official ballots would have been used at the election.History.—s. 15, ch. 13893, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 337(15); s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 13, ch. 2001-40.Note.—Former s. 100.15.
FL Stat § 101.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.49 - Procedure of Election Officers Where Signatures Differ.

101.49 Procedure of election officers where signatures differ.—(1) Whenever any clerk or inspector, upon a just comparison of the signatures, doubts that the signature on the identification presented by the elector is the same as the signature the elector affixed on the precinct register or early voting certificate, the clerk or inspector shall deliver to the person an affidavit which shall be in substantially the following form:STATE OF FLORIDA,COUNTY OF  I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that my name is  ; that I am   years old; that I was born in the State of  ; that I am registered to vote; that I am a qualified voter of the county and state aforesaid and have not voted in this election.  (Signature of voter)  Sworn to and subscribed before me this   day of  , A. D.   (year)  .  (Clerk or inspector of election)  Precinct No.  County of  (2) The person shall fill out, in his or her own handwriting or with assistance from a member of the election board, the form and make an affidavit to the facts stated in the filled-in form; such affidavit shall then be sworn to and subscribed before one of the inspectors or clerks of the election who is authorized to administer the oath. Whenever the affidavit is made and filed with the clerk or inspector, the person shall then be admitted to cast his or her vote, but if the person fails or refuses to make out or file such affidavit and asserts his or her eligibility, then he or she shall be entitled to vote a provisional ballot.History.—s. 2, ch. 18407, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 337(28-d); s. 2, ch. 22018, 1943; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 18, ch. 77-175; s. 573, ch. 95-147; s. 11, ch. 99-6; s. 14, ch. 2001-40; s. 33, ch. 2005-277.Note.—Former s. 100.35.
FL Stat § 101.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.51 - Electors to Occupy Booth Alone.

101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.—(1) When the elector presents himself or herself to vote, an election official shall permit the elector to enter the booth or compartment to cast his or her vote, allowing only one elector at a time to pass through to vote. An elector, while casting his or her ballot, may not occupy a booth or compartment already occupied or speak with anyone, except as provided by s. 101.051.(2) After casting his or her vote, the elector shall at once leave the polling room by the exit opening and shall not be permitted to reenter on any pretext whatever.History.—ss. 44, 45, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 228, 229; RGS 273, 274; CGL 329, 330; s. 20, ch. 13893, 1929; 1936 Supp. 337(20); s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 25, ch. 65-380; s. 18, ch. 77-175; s. 574, ch. 95-147; s. 11, ch. 2002-281; s. 34, ch. 2005-277; s. 19, ch. 2008-95.Note.—Former ss. 99.27, 99.28, 100.20.
FL Stat § 101.545 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.545 - Retention and Destruction of Certain Election Materials.

101.545 Retention and destruction of certain election materials.—All ballots, forms, and other election materials shall be retained in the custody of the supervisor of elections for a minimum of 22 months after an election and in accordance with the schedule approved by the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State. All unused ballots, forms, and other election materials may, with the approval of the Department of State, be destroyed by the supervisor after the election for which such ballots, forms, or other election materials were to be used.History.—s. 20, ch. 77-175; s. 15, ch. 2001-60; s. 18, ch. 2021-11.
FL Stat § 101.5601 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.5601 - Short Title.

101.5601 Short title.—Sections 101.5601-101.5614 may be cited as the “Electronic Voting Systems Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 73-156; s. 9, ch. 2002-17.
FL Stat § 101.5602 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.5602 - Purpose.

101.5602 Purpose.—The purpose of this act is to authorize the use of electronic and electromechanical voting systems in which votes are registered electronically or are tabulated on automatic tabulating equipment or data processing equipment.History.—s. 2, ch. 73-156; s. 21, ch. 77-175; s. 7, ch. 84-302.
FL Stat § 101.5603 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.5603 - Definitions Relating to Electronic Voting Systems Act.

101.5603 Definitions relating to Electronic Voting Systems Act.—As used in this act, the term:(1) “Automatic tabulating equipment” includes apparatus necessary to automatically examine, count, and record votes.(2) “Ballot” means the card, tape, or other vehicle upon which the elector’s choices are recorded.(3) “Ballot information” means the material containing the names of offices and candidates and the questions to be voted on.(4) “Electronic or electromechanical voting system” means a system of casting votes by use of voting devices or marking devices and counting ballots by employing automatic tabulating equipment or data processing equipment, and the term includes touchscreen systems.(5) “Marking device” means any approved device for marking a ballot with ink or other substance which will enable the ballot to be tabulated by means of automatic tabulating equipment.(6) “Secrecy envelope” means an opaque device, used for enclosing a marked ballot, which conceals the voter’s choices.(7) “Software” means the programs and routines used to employ and control the capabilities of data processing hardware, including, without limitation, operating systems, compilers, assemblers, utilities, library routines, maintenance routines, applications, and computer networking programs.(8) “Voting device” means an apparatus by which votes are registered electronically.History.—s. 3, ch. 73-156; s. 21, ch. 77-175; s. 8, ch. 84-302; s. 8, ch. 89-348; s. 15, ch. 2001-40.
FL Stat § 101.5604 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 101 - Voting Methods and Procedure|101.5604 - Adoption of System; Procurement of Equipment; Commercial Tabulations.

101.5604 Adoption of system; procurement of equipment; commercial tabulations.—The board of county commissioners of any county, at any regular meeting or a special meeting called for the purpose, may, upon consultation with the supervisor of elections, adopt, purchase or otherwise procure, and provide for the use of any electronic or electromechanical voting system approved by the Department of State in all or a portion of the election precincts of that county. Thereafter the electronic or electromechanical voting system may be used for voting at all elections for public and party offices and on all measures and for receiving, registering, and counting the votes thereof in such election precincts as the governing body directs. A county must use an electronic or electromechanical precinct-count tabulation voting system.History.—s. 4, ch. 73-156; s. 21, ch. 77-175; s. 16, ch. 2001-40.