POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Florida election myths, busted

With Election Day approaching, election officials are reminding voters to understand the rules before casting their ballots, particularly when it comes to voting by mail, signature requirements and where to vote.Some common misconceptions could cause delays or prevent a ballot from being counted. In Florida, voters must request Vote-by-Mail ballots, sign their own ballot envelopes and make sure their ballots arrive by the required deadline.Here are five voting myths to know before Election Day. And you can find 34 more in our article HERE.Myth No. 1: Vote-by-Mail ballots are automatically sent to registered votersFact: Voters must request a Vote-by-Mail ballot.Florida does not automatically send Vote-by-Mail ballots to every registered voter. Voters must submit a request, and requests expire after each general election.That means voters who requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2024 election must renew their requests for 2026 if they want to vote by mail.Voters should check with thei