Deadline Monday for Primary Voter Registration

By: Associated Press Email

Updated: Sun 8:16 AM, Jul 15, 2012

MIAMI -- July 15, 2012

The deadline for Florida residents to vote in upcoming state primary elections or change their party affiliation is Monday.

Florida primary elections will take place Aug. 14. Only residents registered with a political party can vote in their party's primary.

New voter applications or change of party registrations must be postmarked by July 16 in order to qualify.

Some locations will be staying open late on Monday to register voters. In Hillsborough county, all four election offices will be open until 7 p.m.

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