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Primary Election - Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Florida is a closed primary state. Only voters who are registered party members may vote for their respective party's candidates in the primary election. However, if all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified voters regardless of party affiliation may vote in the primary election for that office. Closing date for registering to vote in the primary is July 26, 2010. Early voting begins August 9, 2010.

General Election - Tuesday, November 2, 2010
In the general election, all voters receive the same ballot and may vote for any candidate or initiative on the ballot. If there are write-in candidates, a space will be left on the ballot where a write-in candidate's name may be written. Candidates who are unopposed for the general election will be elected automatically to the position. Closing date for registering to vote in the general election is October 4, 2010. Early voting begins October 18, 2010.

> Register to vote
> Check your voter registration status, precinct and polling place location
> Locate your county Supervisor of Elections

The Candidate Questionnaire Project is an effort to assist Catholics and the broader community to become informed voters. Being familiar with candidates' positions on issues involving human life and dignity and the common good is essential to responsible, faithful citizenship.


All U.S. Congressional, Florida legislative and gubernatorial candidates in both the primary and general elections have been invited to participate in a questionnaire regarding their stance on various public policy issues. Questions address areas of concern to the Church that are anticipated to appear before lawmakers in the coming term. 

Where do the candidates stand?
> View Candidate Responses
> Federal and State Questionnaires
> Look-up your districts/legislators by zip code

Materials prepared as part of the Candidate Questionnaire Project are the only surveys/polls approved by the bishops of Florida for use in parish bulletins or diocesan publications. Surveys or polls by outside organizations are not approved for distribution by Church entities unless prior approval has been granted by the local diocesan bishop or the Florida Catholic Conference.
  Election and Political Activities Guide
 Updated for the 2010 Elections

The Conference has updated its Election and Political Activities Guide for pastors and parishes. Approved by the bishops of Florida, this guide is intended to encourage Catholic clergy and laity to facilitate the involvement of their faith communities in appropriate election related activities. These activities are designed to increase parishioner interest in the policy issues that will characterize this election year’s debate, to focus their attention on candidate positions, and encourage them to exercise their right to vote.

> click to read online
 > click to print in booklet format

> USCCB 2007 Political Activity Guidelines for Catholic Organizations 

 
   
> Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
   A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops
   of the United States

> www.faithfulcitizenship.org