Early Voting in Pasco Ends Today

Voters who turned up at the polls this week said the short wait for early voting beat the wait they anticipated for Tuesday's general election. And today is the last day to take advantage.

Voters have until 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots early and avoid election day lines.

 As of 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 2,  a total of 45,207 people had turned out in Pasco to vote since early voting started on Oct. 27. Another 51,405 people cast absentee ballots, according to the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections office.

The county has established seven locations for voters to use during this period. Registered voters in Pasco County can report to any of the seven locations to cast their ballot between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

There are two locations in Central Pasco:

• Land O’ Lakes Branch Library

2818 Collier Parkway

• New River Branch Library

34043 State Road 54

For a complete list of locations, visit the supervisor of election’s website.

How Long is the Wait?

The wait times vary by location and time of the day. The supervisor of elections website, however, has a map that shows the anticipated wait times at each location. The map is updated throughout the day to give voters an accurate picture of what to expect when they arrive.

To find out the wait time at any of the county’s seven early voting locations, just visit the supervisor of elections online.

What to Bring to Early Voting

Identification is required to vote in Florida. State law calls for both photo and signature identification. This means it’s best to bring a Florida driver’s license or a state identification card to the polls. If this type of identification isn’t available, voters can present two separate forms of identification that include a combination of the following:

• U.S. passport
• Military ID
• Debit or credit card
• Student ID
• Retirement Center ID
• Neighborhood Association ID
• Public Assistance ID

To find out more about voting in Pasco, visit the supervisor of election’s website.