PBC Elections Report: June 2022 Edition

It is my honor to serve as your Supervisor of Elections and oversee elections in Palm Beach County. Voting brings us together as citizens and gives us a voice. In this edition of The Elections Report, we continue to offer the information, education, and access needed for you to be an effective and empowered voter.

Please contact our office to ask a question or learn more! Call us at (561) 656-6200, visit www.VotePalmBeach.gov, or email info@VotePalmBeach.gov.

Elections Offices are Closed on Monday, July 4th

in Observance of Independence Day

Elections Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. Our Elections Team wishes you a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend as we celebrate the history and spirit of our country. Elections Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5th.

Election Integrity You Can Trust

Ensuring Secure, Transparent & Accessible

Elections in PBC

The Palm Beach County Elections Team has been at the forefront of transparency, and we take election security seriously to ensure that your vote counts and your voice is heard. Multiple checks and balances are in place to ensure each vote is counted, such as pre-election testing of state-certified voting equipment, the use of paper ballots, along with provisions for Vote-by-Mail safeguards and a myriad of audits. Additionally, we were one of the first offices to digitally display the Canvassing Board and canvassing process to open up additional viewing space at our Voting Equipment Service Center, ensuring the public has access to the canvassing process - a first in Palm Beach County history.

Last month, your Palm Beach County Elections Office invited the public to learn more about our voting equipment and processes for our “Elections Experience Tour.” We were pleased to hear the feedback we received from folks who participated, such as the nearly 100% of respondents who said they would recommend the tour to someone else. If you didn’t get a chance to take our behind-the-scenes look at how elections are conducted in Palm Beach County, we have you covered! You can watch our Virtual Elections Experience Tour here.

Voting Precincts Have Changed

Due to Redistricting

Lookout for Your NEW Voter Information Card

this Summer

Many officials are elected from political divisions called districts, including the Florida House and Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Palm Beach County Commission, and the School Board. Redistricting is the process for updating these districts to balance population after each census. Because of the 2020 census, district maps for federal, state, and local offices have changed.

Our Elections Office has drawn new precinct lines to align with the new districts. When you vote this Fall, you will see candidates for your new district assignments. Some polling places will change as well. Starting with the 2022 Primary Election, you may have a new Election Day polling place.

Our Office will be sending you a new voter information card in the mail this Summer. The card lists your districts, precinct, and Election Day polling place. Once your new card arrives, it will replace any older cards you may have received. You can always check your current districts, precinct, and Election Day polling place by visiting the “My Status” page at www.VotePalmBeach.gov.

2022 Primary and General Elections

Don’t Wait to Get Election Ready

The 2022 Primary Election is scheduled for August 23rd, and the General Election will be on November 8th.

Every voice matters. That is why we encourage all eligible Palm Beach County voters to take this opportunity to make an election plan and be ready to vote. If you haven’t registered to vote or would like to change your party affiliation, the deadline for the upcoming Primary Election is July 25th, 2022. For those wanting to work the polls in the upcoming elections, please read on to learn how to become an Election Worker.

There are 3 safe, easy, and convenient ways to vote in the 2022 Elections in Palm Beach County: By mail, at a designated Early Voting location, or at your polling place on Election Day.

Our Elections Office will mail military and overseas Vote-by-Mail ballots to voters who request a mail ballot 45-days before Election Day, which, for the August 23rd Primary, is July 8th. We mail domestic Vote-by-Mail ballots to voters who request a mail ballot between the 40^th and 33rd day before the election, in accordance with Florida Law.

Registered voters in Palm Beach County can look up their voting status and update voter information online. Simply visit the "My Status" page at www.VotePalmBeach.gov to review and update your voter registration information, find out where you vote on Election Day, check your Vote-by-Mail requests, and more.

Primary Election

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

JULY 25, 2022

Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation.

EARLY VOTING

AUGUST 8 – 21, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vote at any of our 21 Early Voting locations during voting hours. Visit www.VotePalmBeach.gov for Early Voting location information and wait times.

VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE

AUGUST 13, 2022 • 5:00 p.m.

The last day to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. on the 10th day before Election Day. If you miss the deadline, you may pick up a ballot in person at any of our four offices until 5:00 p.m. the day before Election Day.

ELECTION DAY

AUGUST 23, 2022 • 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling location. The polls open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Election Day! It is also the last day to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot.

General Election

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Last day to register to vote.

EARLY VOTING

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vote at any of our 21 Early Voting locations during voting hours. Visit www.VotePalmBeach.gov for Early Voting location information and wait times.

VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • 5:00 p.m.

ELECTION DAY

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling location. The polls open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Election Day! It is also the last day to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot.

DID YOU KNOW? As a registered voter in Palm Beach County, you can look up your voting status and update your voter information online. Simply visit the "My Status" page at www.VotePalmBeach.gov to review and update your voter registration information, find out where you vote on Election Day, check your Vote-by-Mail requests, and more!

Elections Offices Collect

School Supplies for Students

Throughout the month of June, all four Palm Beach County offices were designated back-to-school supply drop locations! We proudly partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of PBC to help the local children get ready for next school year with supplies for success!

Let Us Be Your Guest

Voter Education, Access & Resources You Can Use

We want to thank the Coleman Park Neighborhood Association and Vi Community residents for inviting our Elections Team to come through earlier this month, so we could discuss recent election law changes and the upcoming 2022 Elections.

We are committed to engaging with our local community by providing opportunities to register and learn about voting. You may see our staff at events throughout Palm Beach County. If you are hosting an event, we may be available to attend and provide voter registration and education services. Contact our outreach department at (561) 656-6200 or email info@VotePalmBeach.gov, or you may complete our online request form at bit.ly/votepalmbeachrequest.

SOE Provides Elections Updates

at PBC Board of County Commissioners Workshop

Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link presented to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioner’s Workshop this month to give a brief update regarding the upcoming 2022 Fall Elections and what your Elections Office is doing to be election ready while ensuring a transparent, secure election. Check out the full presentation below.

Elections Team Hosts

Candidate Information Session

Candidates Get Updates on New Laws &

Election Process

Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link invited candidates who met the qualification requirements to appear on the ballot this Fall to attend a Candidate Information Session, which took place at our Voting Equipment Service Center on June 21st. Our Elections Team wanted to share information about the upcoming elections and updates regarding recent election law changes, provide information and access regarding the election process, and be available to answer any questions.

Here at the Elections Office, we are committed to making sure elections in Palm Beach County are accessible, fair, and efficient, and that election results are tabulated quickly and accurately. Ensuring transparent and secure elections with outstanding customer service is at the foundation of everything we do. Learn more at www.VotePalmBeach.gov.

Become an Election Worker or Adopt-A-Precinct

Learn More and Apply Today!

You can make a difference in our community by joining our team of election workers. It takes between 4,000 - 5,000 election workers to staff our polling places on Election Day. Our election workers are engaged citizens from all walks of life who are committed to serving the voters of Palm Beach County. All election workers are trained for their jobs and are paid for their work on Election Day.

The Adopt-A-Precinct (AAP) program is a community partnership for 501(c)(3) organizations, associations, and charitable institutions. Through the AAP program, local organizations can take part in the elections process by "adopting" a precinct, providing the staffing of civic-minded individuals who will conduct and maintain the integrity of the voting process. The program, while serving as an opportunity to raise money for the organization, is also a great team-building experience for staff and volunteers.

Visit www.VotePalmBeach.gov to learn more about our programs and apply to be a proud Palm Beach County Poll Worker!