November 3, 2026

Your Florida Voter Guide

Everything you need to understand the voting process, prepare for important deadlines, and find official Florida election resources for November 3, 2026.

Key Deadlines

4 Dates to Know

October 5

Voter Registration Deadline

Last day to register to vote for Florida's November 3, 2026 General Election.

October 22

Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline

Deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed for the General Election.

October 24–31

Early Voting

Mandatory statewide early-voting period. Individual counties may offer additional days.

November 3

Election Day

Florida General Election Day.

Source: Florida Division of Elections

How to Vote

3 Ways to Vote in Florida

Vote by Mail

Request a vote-by-mail ballot through your county Supervisor of Elections. Your completed ballot must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 PM local time on Election Day.

Vote-by-Mail Information

Vote Early

Registered Florida voters may vote before Election Day at designated early-voting sites within their county of registration.

Early Voting Information

Vote on Election Day

Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time on Election Day. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you may still vote.

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First-Time Voters

First Time Voting — or Just Need a Refresher?

Do I have to register before Election Day?

Yes. Florida's registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election is October 5, 2026.

Where do I vote on Election Day?

Your polling place is based on your assigned precinct. Use your county Supervisor of Elections or official Florida voter lookup resources to confirm the current location.

Can I vote before Election Day?

Yes. Florida offers early voting at designated locations within your county.

Can I vote by mail?

Yes. A vote-by-mail request is made through your county Supervisor of Elections.

When are polls open?

Florida Election Day polls are open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM local time.

What if I am still in line at 7:00 PM?

If you are in line at 7:00 PM local time, you are still eligible to cast your ballot.

Vote by Mail

Voting by Mail? Know These Basics.

Request or Track a Mail Ballot
  • Vote-by-mail requests must be made through the voter's county Supervisor of Elections.

  • The deadline to request that a General Election ballot be mailed is October 22, 2026.

  • A completed vote-by-mail ballot must be received, regardless of postmark, by the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 PM local time on Election Day, except where special rules apply to eligible overseas voters.

  • Voters can track their vote-by-mail ballot through their county Supervisor of Elections.

Early Voting

Want to Vote Early?

During early voting, eligible registered voters may vote at designated early-voting locations within their county of registration.

Statewide mandatory early voting:

October 24–31, 2026

Some counties may offer additional early-voting days. Confirm dates, locations and hours with your county Supervisor of Elections.

Find Early Voting Information
Election Day

Election Day: November 3

Know Your Polling Place

Confirm your precinct and polling location before leaving home.

Know the Hours

Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time.

Check for Changes

Polling locations can change. Confirm current information through your county Supervisor of Elections.

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Official Sources

Verify Before You Vote

Election information can change. For registration status, polling locations, early-voting locations, vote-by-mail status and official deadlines, use the Florida Division of Elections or your county Supervisor of Elections.

Black Republicans for Florida provides voter information for educational purposes. It is not an official election authority. Always confirm voting information with the Florida Division of Elections or your county Supervisor of Elections.