FAQ

When will data be avialable?

Data will be avialable on this site within 1-2 weeks of the date the data extract disks are mailed out by the Florida Division of Elections.

To view the mailing schedule for the disks, or to learn more about them, click here.

What are the differences between each voter type?

All - All voters, active and inactive.
New - Newly registered voters, re-registered voters, and voters that switched from any other party to the selected party.
Former - Voters that switched from the selected party to any other party.

To view more information on how voters are added, updated or removed, click here.

How do I open the data file?

Any of the following applications will allow you to open the CSV data file:

Why doesn't the data file match the Voter Extract Disk File Layout?

The data file provided by this site is formatted slightly to reduce the size of the file, and make it easier for people to use in common applications, like the ones listed above.

No modifications are made to the underlying data.

Why doesn't the number of voters in the data files equal the number of voters on the interactive map?

Voters that are hidden from public record are excluded from the data file.

For more details about voter information as a public record, click here.

Why are there new voter records with old registration dates?

The registration date does not update when a voter switches parties, and voters retain the same registration date they originally registered as a voter.

Where is the voter history data?

The voter history data is included on the data extract disks. However, it is not available through this site at this time.

To obtain the voter history data, please request a custom data file.

How do I request a custom data file?

To request a custom data file, please email the specific details of your request to [email protected].