Voter Registration
Why it Matters
The right to vote is a fundamental principle of our democracy. When more Americans can participate in our elections, the outcome better reflects who we are as a country. We work year-round at the state and local level to enact voting reforms that best increase turnout and help new communities participate in the process, making our elections more free, fair and accessible.
Since its inception, LWV and its chapters have remained nonpartisan, never endorsing or opposing particular political parties or candidates. This promotes inclusion for greater citizen involvement, and has allowed the League to develop a strong, trusted voice for its advocacy and education campaigns. The League of Woman Voters is dedicated to providing unbiased and fair information about candidates and ballot issues.
The LWV Jacksonville First Coast Voter Registration Program
The LWV Jacksonville First Coast welcomes the opportunity to help more Florida voters become registered to vote. We have a team of trained volunteers who are certified to conduct voter registration.
If you are interested in having us run a voter registration drive, please contact us when you’re planning your event. The sooner we know about your event, the more likely it is that we can organize volunteers to be there.
How Can I Help with Voter Registration Events?
We’re very happy to have new volunteers help us with this important work. To register voters, you need to be certified by the League of Women Voters. We also can use non-certified volunteers to help with set up and preparation.
You can get started on the process by:
In recent years, our local League has been conducting or helping with voter registration at the following venues:
The right to vote is a fundamental principle of our democracy. When more Americans can participate in our elections, the outcome better reflects who we are as a country. We work year-round at the state and local level to enact voting reforms that best increase turnout and help new communities participate in the process, making our elections more free, fair and accessible.
Since its inception, LWV and its chapters have remained nonpartisan, never endorsing or opposing particular political parties or candidates. This promotes inclusion for greater citizen involvement, and has allowed the League to develop a strong, trusted voice for its advocacy and education campaigns. The League of Woman Voters is dedicated to providing unbiased and fair information about candidates and ballot issues.
The LWV Jacksonville First Coast Voter Registration Program
The LWV Jacksonville First Coast welcomes the opportunity to help more Florida voters become registered to vote. We have a team of trained volunteers who are certified to conduct voter registration.
If you are interested in having us run a voter registration drive, please contact us when you’re planning your event. The sooner we know about your event, the more likely it is that we can organize volunteers to be there.
How Can I Help with Voter Registration Events?
We’re very happy to have new volunteers help us with this important work. To register voters, you need to be certified by the League of Women Voters. We also can use non-certified volunteers to help with set up and preparation.
You can get started on the process by:
- Becoming a member of the League:
http://www.lwvjacksonvilleleague.org/become-a-member.html - Taking the tutorial on Voter Registration:
https://www.lwvfl.org/register-voters/
(we’ll send you the password when you become a member) - Passing the online quiz – the quiz is relatively short (15 questions), but you’ll need a perfect score to pass, so take notes as you study. If you don’t pass the first time, you can re-take the quiz.
In recent years, our local League has been conducting or helping with voter registration at the following venues:
Every month, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in Jacksonville naturalizes over 100 immigrants as new citizens. These new citizens are coming from all over the world – as nearby as Canada and as far away as Asia. We have been working with the USCIS to help register new voters as soon as they become citizens. We help them fill out the voter registration form and answer any questions they have about the election process in the US and Florida.
The Supervisor of Elections visits all the high schools in Duval County to pre-register students to vote as early as 16 years old so that they're already registered by the time they're 18.
Most of the college and university campuses conduct voter registration drives for their students; often clubs and student groups run these events.
If your school or college would like our help with a voter registration drive, or if you would like us to help with a civics education program, please contact us.
Most of the college and university campuses conduct voter registration drives for their students; often clubs and student groups run these events.
If your school or college would like our help with a voter registration drive, or if you would like us to help with a civics education program, please contact us.
The League has a long history of conducting voter registration and voter education programs at a variety of public events. In recent years, our local League has conducted events in conjunction with sporting events including the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jacksonville Armada, and the Jacksonville Roller Derby. We have also conducted voter registration at music festivals, farmers’ markets and a variety of other events. If you would like us to conduct a voter registration drive at a public event, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote online?
Florida citizens can now submit an application online for new registration or make changes to an existing registration record online. Visit https://www.registertovoteflorida.gov/ to get started.
What is the deadline for voter registration?
In Florida, your voter registration form must be received by the Supervisor of Elections 29 days before an election.
2019 First Election
Election Day: March 19, 2019
Voter Registration Deadline: February 19, 2019
2019 General Election (for candidates not receiving a majority of votes in the 2019 First Election)
Election Day: May 14, 2019
Voter Registration Deadline: April 19, 2019
Can I register to vote online?
Florida citizens can now submit an application online for new registration or make changes to an existing registration record online. Visit https://www.registertovoteflorida.gov/ to get started.
What is the deadline for voter registration?
In Florida, your voter registration form must be received by the Supervisor of Elections 29 days before an election.
2019 First Election
Election Day: March 19, 2019
Voter Registration Deadline: February 19, 2019
2019 General Election (for candidates not receiving a majority of votes in the 2019 First Election)
Election Day: May 14, 2019
Voter Registration Deadline: April 19, 2019