Florida Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
Not an official government website. Election laws and deadlines can change. Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm legally binding details with the official source links on this page.
State Voting Summary
In Florida, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; mail: Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; in-person: 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5.
Early voting schedule: Every county must offer early voting Oct. 24 to 31, and counties may add days as early as Oct. 19 and as late as Nov. 1. Check your county Supervisor of Elections for sites and hours. Absentee ballot request deadline: Your county Supervisor of Elections must receive your request by 5 p.m. on Oct. 22. Ballot return deadline: Your Supervisor of Elections must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. local time on Nov. 3, and a postmark does not count for most voters.
ID requirement for Florida: Bring a current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver's license or ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, or military, student, or retirement-center ID. If your photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Without ID, you can vote a provisional ballot that counts if your signature matches your registration. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official Florida election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
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- Online
- 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- By mail
- Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- In person
- 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, resident of Florida, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
August 18, 2026
- Primary
- August 18, 2026
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Every county must offer early voting Oct. 24 to 31, and counties may add days as early as Oct. 19 and as late as Nov. 1. Check your county Supervisor of Elections for sites and hours.Source: dos.fl.gov
- Ballot request
- Your county Supervisor of Elections must receive your request by 5 p.m. on Oct. 22.Source: dos.fl.gov
- Ballot return
- Your Supervisor of Elections must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. local time on Nov. 3, and a postmark does not count for most voters.Source: dos.fl.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
Bring a current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver's license or ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, or military, student, or retirement-center ID. If your photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Without ID, you can vote a provisional ballot that counts if your signature matches your registration.
Source: dos.fl.govMail voting guidance
Any registered voter can vote by mail without an excuse. A request covers all elections through the end of the calendar year of the next regularly scheduled general election.
Source: dos.fl.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: U.S. House and U.S. Senate.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Statewide, legislative, judicial, and local offices vary by state and district; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Florida for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for Florida: online - 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; by mail - Must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5; in person - 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, resident of Florida, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with Florida Division of Elections for full details.
When does early voting start in Florida?
Primary dates are set for August 18, 2026. Regarding early voting: Every county must offer early voting Oct. 24 to 31, and counties may add days as early as Oct. 19 and as late as Nov. 1. Check your county Supervisor of Elections for sites and hours.
Do I need an ID to vote in Florida?
You must confirm your specific situation. Bring a current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver's license or ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, or military, student, or retirement-center ID. If your photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Without ID, you can vote a provisional ballot that counts if your signature matches your registration.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in Florida?
Timing is critical for absentee voting. Your county Supervisor of Elections must receive your request by 5 p.m. on Oct. 22. Your Supervisor of Elections must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. local time on Nov. 3, and a postmark does not count for most voters. Any registered voter can vote by mail without an excuse. A request covers all elections through the end of the calendar year of the next regularly scheduled general election.