Early Voting Wait Times

New Service Allows Voters To Check Out "Wait Times" at Early Voting Sites

Broward County Supervisor of Elections
DATE: October 22, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Cooney, Supervisor of Elections Office
PHONE: 954-712-1960
MEDIA CONTACT: Judy Sarver, Broward County Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-357-7583

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Supervisor of Elections Office, announces a convenient new service that allows residents to call ahead or visit the Web site for wait times at early voting locations.

It is anticipated that turnout throughout the early voting period will continue to be high, and residents may encounter lines at some locations. Using a new service just launched by Broward County, voters are encouraged to check wait times at early voting locations before going to the polls. Call the Broward County Call Center at 3-1-1 or 954-831-4000 (954-831-3940 TTY for the hearing-impaired), or visit www.broward.org or www.browardsoe.org and click on "Early Voting Wait Times." Posted wait times at all Early Voting locations are updated regularly.

Broward County Mayor Lois Wexler, the Board of County Commissioners and Broward County Supervisor of Elections, Dr. Brenda C. Snipes, urge all registered voters to take advantage of early voting and the conveniences it offers:

Early voting continues through Sunday, November 2. There are 17 early voting locations, including select branch libraries, city halls and courthouses. For a complete list of early voting sites, visit the Supervisor of Elections Web site at www.browardsoe.org and click on "Early Voting" under "Voting Methods."
Residents who wish to vote early can do so at any of the designated early voting locations, regardless of their normal voting precinct. Locations are open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To save time at the polls, voters are encouraged to study the ballot in advance and be prepared with their choices.
Need a ride to an early voting location? Broward County Transit (BCT) bus routes serve 14 of the 17 Early Voting locations. To plan your trip, visit www.broward.org/bct or call BCT Customer Service at 954-357-8400 (954-357-8302 TTY for the hearing-impaired).

Important Update on Absentee Ballots

The last day residents can request an absentee ballot is Wednesday, October 29. Requests for absentee ballots may be made by mail, telephone at 954-357-7055, online at www.browardsoe.org, or in person at one of the following locations:

Deerfield Beach: North Regional County Courthouse, 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Room 170
Fort Lauderdale: Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 102
Hollywood: South Regional County Courthouse, 3550 Hollywood Blvd., Room 180
Lauderhill: Lauderhill Mall, 1501 NW 40th Ave.
Plantation: West Regional County Courthouses, 100 N. Pine Island Road, Room 130
The Supervisor of Elections will mail out absentee ballots through Friday, October 31.

Voted absentee ballots may be delivered by mail or in person to any office of the Supervisor of Elections. Please use the pre-addressed, return envelope provided and remember to sign the back side of the envelope before returning it. Return postage is $1.17.

Ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on November 4