Time running out to register to vote in Florida primary

ORLANDO --?

The Florida primary is on January 31, but if you want to vote in it, you must be sure you're registered by January 3.

This is especially important if you want to vote in the Republican presidential primary.

Florida is a "closed primary" state. That means you can only vote in your own party's primary. In this case, only registered Republicans can vote in the Republican primary.

If you're registered as a Democrat,?a third party or with no affiliation, you can change your party to Republican to vote in the primary, and then change it back afterward.

Yes, it's legal. All you have to do is fill out and submit?a new voter registration application to your local Supervisor of Elections office:

If you're changing your party, just check the "Party Change" box on Line 1 of the application.

Remember: Your local Supervisor of Elections Office must receive your new application?no later than Tuesday, January 3.

To find out how and where to submit your application, visit your county's Elections Office?website:

• Your Local Supervisors of Elections

You can also update your voter information at any local public library, driver's license office or government office that handles social services.

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