PBC Elections Report: May 2022 Edition

The Palm Beach County Elections Team wishes all Palm Beach County graduating students our sincerest congratulations! We hope you enjoy the summer and want to remind you to register to vote if you haven’t already!

As we approach the 2022 Primary and General Elections, do not wait to get election ready! Check out this edition of The Elections Report to learn important election dates and deadlines, as well as get caught up on the most current updates from your Elections Office. Be sure to follow us on social media @VotePalmBeach.gov to stay in the know and call us at (561) 656-6200, visit www.VotePalmBeach.gov, or email info@votepalmbeach.gov if you have a question or need assistance.

Our Offices are Closed on Monday, May 30th

in Observance of Memorial Day

All Palm Beach County Elections Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. As a nation, we take pause to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend remembering, celebrating, and recognizing our fallen heroes.

Mark Your Calendars!

2022 Primary and General Election Dates & Deadlines

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!

Election Law Update

Changes Remain for Upcoming Midterm Elections

Earlier this month, an appellate court reinstated challenged provisions of Senate Bill 90 (SB 90). Signed into law after the 2021 Legislative Session, sections of SB 90 relating to voting by mail, 3rd party voter registration organizations, and other changes affecting voters and the voting process were struck down by a lower court in March. After an appellate court reinstated these provisions, the new requirements that your Palm Beach County Elections Office enacted this year will continue to apply through the upcoming midterm elections. In addition, we’ll now implement the provisions of Senate Bill 524 that had earlier been deemed unenforceable. If you have questions about voting in Palm Beach County, we are here to help!

PAWSing to Promote Local Animal Adoptions

Supervisor Sartory Link Helps

Women of Wellington “Clear the Shelters”

Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link teamed up with the Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to support their Clear the Shelter Campaign. Stopping by the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, she helped showcase dogs in need of a permanent home. Special thanks to all the rescue partners and community leaders who continue to participate in this incredible effort to get 50 or more sweet and loving pooches adopted by June 2nd!

Getting Our Community Election Ready

Request Our Elections Team Speak to Your Group

We would like to thank Wellington High School and the Coral Lakes Association residents for hosting our Elections Team this month. We are always looking for ways to share information and resources you can trust to be election ready. If your organization has a meeting or event coming up in which we can speak or participate, please contact us at info@VotePalmBeach.gov, call our office at (561) 656-6200, or complete our online request form.

Elections Experience Tour

Public Attended an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look

Back by popular demand, your Elections Team hosted another Elections Experience Tour on May 4th when the public and media got to participate in a behind-the-scenes learning experience on how ballots are mailed, verified, and tabulated to ensure every vote counts. Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link led four guided tours through each step of the elections process from start to finish at our Voting Equipment Service Center.

If you didn’t get a chance to attend the sold out in-person tour, we’re pleased to offer you the full experience online. Our Virtual Elections Experience Tour lets you take the tour from whenever and wherever it is convenient for you. Watch the full series below:

Celebrating Our 2022 Sticker Winners

A Big Thanks to Our Sponsors

Over 400 Middle School and High School students across Palm Beach County accepted our challenge to create and design the 2022 "I Voted" and "Future Voter" stickers, and this month we celebrated this year’s winners. We appreciate all of the students who submitted entries, as well as our generous sponsors who made it all possible. Congratulations to the first place and runner-up winners, and thank you to the Norton Museum of Art and Bing the Best Inc., McDonald's for all of your support!

Become A Poll Worker (Students, too!)

Earn or Raise Money While Having Fun & Serving Your Community

We are looking for more Poll Workers to work with us in the upcoming August Primary and November General elections. Answer the call of civic duty, serve your community, meet new people, and earn some money! Help us conduct fair and accurate elections by applying online at www.VotePalmBeach.gov. Training classes will be offered throughout Palm Beach County starting mid-June, so don’t wait to sign up. Students are welcome, and our Adopt-A-Precinct (AAP) program offers opportunities to raise money for your organization or charity. You can learn more on our website or by calling (561) 656-6200, option 3. Also, check out this cool video we filmed in partnership with the Palm Beach School District: