2026 voter guide
FL
How to vote in Florida in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 5, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 29 days before Election Day. By mail: Received or postmarked 29 days before Election Day. In person: 29 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Florida. Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
Returning it: Received by 7pm on Election Day. A 10-day extension exists for overseas voters voting in Presidential Primaries and General Elections, provided the ballot is postmarked or dated by Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedEarly voting runs at least Saturday, October 24 through Saturday, October 31, 2026; many counties extend it from October 19 through November 1.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
3 statewide measures are certified for Florida's 2026 ballots so far.
Amendment 3Constitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would increase the homestead property tax exemption and lower the cap on how much the assessed value of non-homestead properties can rise. It would also limit how municipalities can spend property tax revenue.
A yes vote means: Increases homestead tax exemptions, tightens assessment caps, and restricts how municipalities spend property tax revenue.
A no vote means: Keeps current homestead exemptions and property tax rules unchanged.
Changes to Budget Stabilization Fund AmendmentConstitutional amendment · State budget · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would increase the amount of money that may be kept in Florida's budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue, among other changes.
A yes vote means: Raises the budget stabilization fund cap from 10% to 25% of net general revenue.
A no vote means: Keeps the current 10% cap unchanged.
Exempt Agricultural Tangible Personal Property from Property Taxes AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Property taxes · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would exempt tangible personal property used for agriculture or agritourism, such as farm equipment and tools, from property taxes.
A yes vote means: Exempts farm equipment and other agricultural tangible personal property from property taxes.
A no vote means: Keeps that property subject to current property taxes.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Florida?
Yes — Florida has official online registration (deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Florida can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Florida, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 29 days before Election Day. By mail: Received or postmarked 29 days before Election Day. In person: 29 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Florida deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Florida election office. Found an error? Tell us.