What's on the Ballot?

Download and Print your Sample Ballot: Unlike a test for your classes, you are allowed to know what is on the ballot before you vote, and you can even take a copy of the ballot and your notes with you when you vote! Your "Sample Ballot" is the exact list of candidates and amendments that you will be voting on in the election. If you are registered to vote here in Volusia County, you can download and print your Sample Ballot here after you type in your last name, birth date, and house number (which is "421" if you are registered using your on-campus mailbox) - just make sure to click on the "Sample Ballot" link under the "2020 General Election" section. We recommend that you print it out, research the candidates and amendments, write down your choices on your Sample Ballot, then bring your Sample Ballot with you when you are actually voting - it makes voting a lot less stressful and a lot faster for you. Researching the Candidates and Amendments: Many great non-partisan resources exist for you to learn more about the issues in the election. Local newspapers, such as the West Volusia Beacon, publish "Voters' Guides" that include major stances and questions/answers of the candidates. Websites, such as I Side With, PolitiFact, Vote Smart, and the League of Women Voters. Forums, such as the Presidential Debates, Vice Presidential Debate and the issue-based forums being hosted or watched here at Stetson Weekly Wrap-Up, an informal conversation about the week's political news, hosted by the Stetson Votes team every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. No prior knowledge needed - all are welcome! Zoom link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/94141175413#success

Tracking your Mail Ballot

You can track your mail ballot by accessing a Voter Information Lookup. Type in the information that it prompts you to. It will bring up a page that will tell you whether or not your mail ballot has been counted. Give your mail ballot about one to two weeks to be counted.

Get Prepared to Vote

Once you are registered, the next step is deciding how you will vote and learning what will appear on your ballot. You can vote by mail, during early voting or at your assigned polling location on Election Day.

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Choose How You Will Vote

Vote-By-Mail

If you will not be near your registered voting address, request a vote-by-mail or absentee ballot as early as possible. Florida voters must request that a ballot be mailed by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.

Follow all instructions carefully and return your completed ballot promptly. For Florida voters, the elections office must receive your ballot—not merely have it postmarked—by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Early Voting

Florida voters registered in Volusia County may vote at any Volusia County early-voting location from October 19 through October 31. All locations will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Two early-voting locations are available in DeLand:

Supervisor of Elections Office
1588 N. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32720

Wayne G. Sanborn Center
815 S. Alabama Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

View all Volusia County early-voting locations

Election Day

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are waiting in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.

On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling location. Confirm your location before leaving campus because polling places can change.

Find your polling location

Know What to Bring

Florida voters must present a current and valid photo ID with a signature when voting in person. A student ID is an accepted form of photo identification. If your photo ID does not contain your signature, bring a second accepted form of identification that does. Students who would like their signature on their student ID can receive a free replacement card at the Hatter1 Card office.

If you do not have the required identification, you may still vote using a provisional ballot.

Review Florida’s voter identification requirements

Your ballot may include candidates for federal, state and local offices as well as constitutional amendments or local measures. The contests you see depend on the address where you are registered.

Review your sample ballot before voting and research your choices using credible, nonpartisan sources. You may bring your sample ballot or personal notes with you when you vote.

Make Your Plan

Before Election Day, confirm your registration, choose how and when you will vote, review your ballot and arrange any transportation you may need. Preparing now will make casting your ballot easier and less stressful.