Voting in
Florida

FLUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Florida requires voter registration at least 29 days before the election. The state offers no-excuse vote-by-mail and early voting. Photo and signature ID is required at the polls. Florida does not offer same-day registration.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse Absentee

Upcoming Elections in Florida

Primary

Florida Primary Election

FL

Florida holds primary elections for federal and state offices. Florida uses a closed primary system for partisan races but allows all voters to participate in nonpartisan contests.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate nomination
  • U.S. House nominations (all 28 districts)
  • Governor nomination
  • +1 more
179 days away
General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

220 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 5, 2026
By MailOctober 5, 2026
In PersonOctober 5, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Florida requires photo and signature ID at the polls. Acceptable forms include a Florida driver's license, US passport, military ID, or student ID with signature.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 24, 2026
EndsNovember 1, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 24, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Photo and signature ID is required to vote
  • No-excuse vote-by-mail is available but must be requested for each election cycle
  • Early voting runs for at least 8 days before Election Day
  • Registration deadline is 29 days before the election
  • Florida does not allow same-day voter registration

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