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2026 Florida Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Florida, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Florida

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Florida requires counties to offer early voting for at least 8 days, commonly 10 days before Election Day through the Sunday before, with optional extension to the 3rd day before.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 5, 2026
Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Florida has no same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 24, 2026
No excuse is required; vote-by-mail requests must be received by the supervisor of elections no later than 10 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the supervisor of elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Florida's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    August 8, 2026 – August 15, 2026
    Florida requires counties to offer early voting for at least 8 days, commonly 10 days before Election Day through the Sunday before, with optional extension to the 3rd day before.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    July 20, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Florida has no same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    August 8, 2026
    No excuse is required; vote-by-mail requests must be received by the supervisor of elections no later than 10 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by August 18, 2026
    Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the supervisor of elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026
    Florida requires counties to offer early voting for at least 8 days, commonly 10 days before Election Day through the Sunday before, with optional extension to the 3rd day before.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 5, 2026
    Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Florida has no same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 24, 2026
    No excuse is required; vote-by-mail requests must be received by the supervisor of elections no later than 10 days before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the supervisor of elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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Voter Registration

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Boots on the ground

Florida Family Policy Council

Florida Family Voice

Erik Dellenback, President

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Address
PO Box 530103, Orlando, FL 32853

Florida Family Voice is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Florida.

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