Important Dates and Election Info
Here are the key dates for voting in Florida:
- Last day to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 7
- Deadline to return a vote-by-mail ballot: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Last day of early voting: Saturday, Nov. 2
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a Glance
- Voter Registration: Check your registration status using the state’s voter information tool.
- By-Mail Voting: All registered voters can request a no-excuse vote-by-mail ballot.
- Early Voting: Counties must open early in-person voting at least 10 days before Election Day, though some may open earlier.
- Voting at the Polls: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Bring a valid ID with a signature, like a current Florida driver’s license, to the polls or an early voting location.
Recent Voting Changes in Florida
- If you had a standing vote-by-mail ballot request, you will no longer receive those automatically. You must submit a new request each election cycle.
- Redistricting in 2022 may affect which candidates appear on your ballot. Litigation over the state’s congressional districts is ongoing.
How to Register to Vote
You can register to vote by mail, in person, or online. The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
- Online: Use the state’s voter registration portal to register, check your registration status, or update your information. You’ll need your Florida driver’s license or state ID, the issue date of the ID, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have this information, you can use the system to prefill a registration form, print, sign, and mail or deliver it to your county supervisor of elections.
- By Mail: Print a voter registration form, complete it, and mail it to your county supervisor of elections.
- In Person: Visit your county supervisor of elections office to pick up, drop off, or fill out a registration form. Forms are also available at public libraries and offices authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits.
Registering to Vote on Election Day
Florida law does not allow registration on Election Day.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Use the state’s voter information tool to check your registration status.
How to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot
All registered voters can request a no-excuse vote-by-mail ballot, but you must submit a new request each year. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Thursday, Oct. 24, for the general election.
When making your request, include your full name, address, date of birth, and a copy of your Florida driver’s license or state-issued ID card — or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Written requests must include your signature.
- Online: Check your county supervisor of elections website for ballot request forms.
- By Mail, Fax, or Email: Send a letter, email, scanned attachment, or fax to your county supervisor of elections requesting a vote-by-mail ballot.
- By Phone: Call your county supervisor of elections and ask that a ballot be sent to you.
- In Person: Visit your county supervisor of elections office for help in securing a vote-by-mail ballot. The deadline to pick up a vote-by-mail ballot in person is 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
You can designate an immediate family member — such as a spouse, parent, or child — to request a ballot on your behalf. They must provide your information along with their name, address, relationship to you, and driver’s license number.
If an emergency prevents you from going to the polls on Election Day, you can sign an emergency affidavit and pick up a vote-by-mail ballot during the early voting period and on the day of the election.
Returning a Vote-by-Mail Ballot
Election officials must receive completed ballots by Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. You can return your ballot by mail or in person:
- By Mail: Follow the instructions included with your voting materials to complete and mail your ballot. Leave at least a week for your ballot to go through the mail.
- In Person: Take your completed ballot to a secure ballot intake station at your county supervisor of elections office or an early voting location. Check with your county supervisor of elections for the locations of all the intake stations in your county.
Use the state’s vote-by-mail information portal to track the status of your ballot.
Voting in Person Before Election Day
All counties must allow voters to cast ballots early, starting at least 10 days before an election. The mandatory early voting period is from Saturday, Oct. 26, to Saturday, Nov. 2, for the general election.
Some counties may offer additional early voting days. Check with your county supervisor of elections for exact times and locations.
Voting at the Polls on Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the general election. You’ll be allowed to cast a ballot after polls close as long as you were in line before 7 p.m. For details, use the state’s voter information portal to find your assigned polling place.
Check with your local county elections office for sample ballots.
Voter ID Requirements on Election Day
You must bring a current and valid form of ID, such as a state-issued driver’s license, military ID, or U.S. passport, whether you’re voting on Election Day or at an early voting location.
If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that includes your signature.
If you do not bring proper ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. As long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct, your provisional ballot will count, provided the signature on your ballot matches the signature in your registration record.
Voting with a Disability
At least one accessible voting system is available at each polling place during early voting and on Election Day.
Voters with disabilities may receive help while voting, as long as that assistance does not come from an employer, an employer’s agent, or a union official.
You may also get an accessible vote-by-mail ballot. Visit the Florida Division of Elections website for more information.
Voting from a Nursing Home or Long-Term Care Facility
For residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes, a team from the supervisor of elections office can deliver ballots and supervise voting on-site at the request of the facility’s administrator.
