How to Request an Absentee Ballot

There are several ways to request an absentee ballot:

1. Call 941.861.8618 and be prepared to give your name, address, date of birth and address where the absentee ballot should be mailed

2. Send a request in writing to PO Box 4194, Sarasota, FL 34230-4194 and include the same information

3. Send an e-mail request to absentee@srqelections.com with the same information

4. Send a fax to 941.861.8609 with the same information

If you are requesting an absentee ballot for someone other than yourself, be prepared to give either your social security number or driver's license number and your relationship to the elector (you must be an immediate family member).

All requests must be received no later than 6 days prior to an election (the Wednesday before a Tuesday election) to allow enough time for mailing.

(From Sarasota Supervisor of Elections   2-11-06)