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All vote-by-mail ballot requests expired in December 2022

Secretary of State Ken Detzner, Gov. Rick Scott's elections czar, is under fire for an auditor general's report citing major problems with the state's voting system.
Secretary of State Ken Detzner, Gov. Rick Scott's elections czar, is under fire for an auditor general's report citing major problems with the state's voting system.

Lee County voters need to be aware that all previous vote-by-mail ballot requests expired as of December 2022 due to a change in Florida law.

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle said that as a result, voters who plan to vote by mail in 2024 must submit a new request to the office.

“The change in the law marks an unprecedented event for our office. We have a significantly low number of Vote-by-Mail requests compared to previous years,” says Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle. “Our office began a proactive campaign earlier this year ahead of the 2024 election cycle in our effort to inform voters of this change and ensure voting accessibility for all.”

Voting by mail is a safe, secure, and convenient voting method. Voters are encouraged to act now and submit their Vote-by-Mail requests before the 2024 election cycle to ensure their voices are heard!

Vote-by-Mail Ballot requests can be made online, by mail, e-mail, fax, or in person at any one of our branch office locations. New requests are valid through December 2024.

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