Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote By Mail and Early Voting Options for the General Election on November 6th.
“Due to the lengthy ballot, we are encouraging voters to take advantage of the convenient vote by mail option,” stated Hays. With twelve state constitutional amendments, along with federal, state, and local contests on the ballot, it will take some time for voters to review and make their selections,” Hays further commented.
Having the option to review the ballot and make your choices from your kitchen table is a convenient way to research the issues, determine your selections, and complete the ballot. Returning your voted mail ballot could not be easier, just drop it in the mail to P.O. Box 457, Tavares, FL 32778. If mailing, be sure to allow plenty of time for it to reach the elections office by the deadline. Voted ballots can also be dropped off at any Early Voting Site during the Early Voting period which runs from October 22nd to November 3rd (sites are open from 10 am to 6 pm), or you can use the 24/7 drop box outside the Supervisor of Elections Office located at 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778. However, you choose to return your voted mail ballot, keep in mind that all voted mail ballots must be received in the Elections Office before 7 pm on Election Day – November 6th. Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted.
If you prefer to vote in person, consider taking advantage of Early Voting. Lines are usually shorter and allow much more flexibility than voting on Election Day. You can choose to vote at any one of the ten Early Voting sites located throughout Lake County. These sites will be open from 10 am to 6 pm daily during the Early Voting period (October 22nd – November 3rd). You can choose the location most convenient for you. The Early Voting sites are as follows:
Cagan Crossings Community Library; 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont, FL 34714
Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
Eustis Service Center*, 301 W. Ward Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726
Lady Lake Public Library, 225 W. Guava St., 2nd Floor, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Lake County Administration Building, 315 W. Main St., 2nd Floor, Tavares, FL 32778
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office*, 1898 E. Burleigh Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778
Lake Receptions*, 4425 N. Highway 19A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Room B, Leesburg, FL 34748
Minneola City Hall, 800 N. U.S. Highway 27, Minneola, FL 34715
Southside Umatilla Community Center, 17107 Ball Park Road, Umatilla, FL 32784
*Indicates a new location.
