Time to renew vote-by-mail requests

In order to participate in elections this year by mail ballots, people are being reminded to renew their vote-by-mail requests. 

All prior Florida vote-by-mail requests expired as of Jan. 1. It is required by state law that voters renew their requests after each federal general election. 

Here's how you can renew your vote-by-mail request:

• Online on the Orange County Supervisor of Elections' website. 
• By mail, fax or email: Download and complete a vote-by-mail request form from available on the Orange County Supervisor of Elections' website. Mail it to P.O. Box 562001, Orlando, FL 32856-2001. Email the form on the website. Fax the form to 407-254-6577.
• By phone: Call 407-836-8683.

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed is no later than 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the election.