OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOTS General Election – November 8, 2016

Sumter County, Florida

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ALL PRECINCTS

INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL SEE ON YOUR BALLOT

TO VOTE, FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE.

USE BLACK OR BLUE BALLPOINT PEN. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE, ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT. DO NOT CROSS OUT OR YOUR VOTE MAY NOT COUNT. TO VOTE FOR A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE, FILL IN THE OVAL AND PRINT THE NAME CLEARLY ON THE BLANK LINE PROVIDED FOR THE WRITE-IN CANDIDATE.

Look for your precinct number for races on your ballot.

CITY OF BUSHNELL PRECINCTS

114.3, 118.5, 118.6, 118.7, 118.8, 118.10, 120.3, 120.4, 121.2

CITY OF WEBSTER PRECINCTS

123.3

CITY OF WILDWOOD PRECINCTS

103.6, 104.7, 112.5, 112.6, 112.7, 112.8, 113.3, 113.4, 115.4, 115.5, 115.6, 115.7, 115.8, 116.3, 116.4, 117.5, 117.6, 117.7, 117.8, 128.3,

129.7, 129.8, 129.9, 129.10

PRECINCT 102.2

PRECINCTS 101.2, 125.1

PRECINCTS 111.3, 129.1, 129.3, 129.9, 129.10,

130.1, 130.2

PRECINCTS 104.4, 104.5, 107.1, 107.2,

107.3, 108.1, 108.2

PRECINCTS 104.1, 104.2, 104.3, 104.4, 104.5, 105.1, 105.2, 106.1, 106.2, 107.1, 107.2, 107.3, 107.4, 108.1, 108.2, 109.1, 110.1, 110.2, 111.2, 111.3, 127.1, 128.1, 129.1, 129.2, 129.3,

129.9, 129.10, 130.1, 130.2

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This 2016 General Election sample ballot was prepared in accordance with Section 101.20,

Florida Statutes, and furnished by the office of Karen S. Krauss, Supervisor of Elections,

Sumter County, Florida.

Update of Voter’s Signature on file at the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections office

How: Complete a Florida Voter Registration Application, sign, date and return to Supervisor of Elections office. When: At any point that there is a significant change in your signature or identifying “mark”. Where: Florida Voter Registration Application Forms are available at all government offices, public assistance offices, libraries and upon request by calling or e-mailing our office.

General Election NOVEMBER 8

POLLS ARE OPEN 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

  

If you plan to vote on November 8th, locate your polling place prior  

to Election Day 

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IMPORTANT! Florida Statute 101.043 requires photo and signature identification at the polling place. You will be asked to show photo and signature identification when you go to vote. Accepted identifications are: Florida driver’s license. Florida identification card issued by the Dept. of Highway

Safety & Motor Vehicles. U.S. passport. Debit or credit card. Military or Student ID. Retirement Center ID. Neighborhood Association ID. Public Assistance ID. Veteran Health ID card issued by US Dept. of Veterans Affairs. A license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued

pursuant to s.790.06. Employee ID card issued by any branch, department, agency,

or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.

Any combination of these identifications may be presented to fulfill the photo and signature requirements. If you DO NOT have proper identification, you will be allowed 

to vote a provisional ballot.  The Canvassing Board will determine eligibility.

Early Voting Schedule & Locations

When: October 25th - November 5th

Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Where: At these locations:

Main Office ‐ Bushnell 900 N Main Street Bushnell, FL 33513 

Sumter Co Gov  Svc Ctr 7375 Powell Road 

Wildwood, FL 34785 

Tierra Del Sol Rec Ctr  808 San Marino Dr 

The Villages, FL 32162 

Laurel Manor Rec Ctr 1985 Laurel Manor Drive The Villages, FL 32162 

Allamanda Rec Ctr 1515 St. Charles Place The Villages, FL 32162 

Rohan Rec Ctr 850 Kristine Way 

The Villages, FL 32163 

CITY OF BUSHNELL PRECINCTS

114.3, 118.5, 118.6, 118.7, 118.8, 118.10, 120.3, 120.4, 121.2

2016 SUMTER COUNTY PRECINCTS ALL VOTERS:

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOCATE YOUR PRECINCT BEFORE ELECTION DAY. YOU CAN FIND PRECINCT INFORMATION AT

WWW.SUMTERELECTIONS.ORG OR CALL OUR OFFICE AT 352-569-1540.

Voter’s Bill of Rights Each registered voter in this state has the right to: 1. Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted. 2. Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county. 3. Ask for and receive assistance in voting. 4. Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast. 5. An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question. 6. If his or her registration or identity is in question, cast a provisional ballot. 7. Written instructions to use when voting, and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from elections officers. 8. Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person. 9. Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast. (F.S. 101.031(2)) Voter Responsibilities Each registered voter in this state should: 1. Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues. 2. Maintain with the office of the supervisor of elections a current address. 3. Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation. 4. Bring proper identification to the polling station. 5. Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct. 6. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. 7. Respect the privacy of other voters. 8. Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections. 9. Ask questions, if needed. 10. Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station.

NOTE TO VOTER: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting. (F.S. 101.031(2))

Vote-By-Mail Information

Did you know? To request for someone else you have to be that voter’s spouse, child, parent, grandparent or sibling. Did you know? A request for a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed to a voter, must be received by the Supervisor’s office no later than 5:00 pm the Wednesday prior to the Election. Did you know? A voter can designate someone to pick up their ballot for them the Thursday prior to the Election. Did you know? Your vote-by-mail ballot must be returned by 7:00 pm Election night to the Supervisor of Elections at the Bushnell office. Did you know? For your vote-by-mail ballot to be counted, your envelope has to be signed. Did you know? A person with a power of attorney cannot sign a vote-by-mail ballot for a voter. The voter must sign or mark their envelope on the signature line.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT THE SUMTER COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE AT:

900 N Main Street, Bushnell, FL 33513 Phone: (352) 569-1540

E-mail: KKrauss@sumterelections.org Web Site: www.sumterelections.org

TDD Phone: (352) 569-1568