Early Voting in Florida’s 26th District

What Early Voting Is

Early voting lets eligible and registered voters cast their ballot before Election Day at designated locations throughout the county. It’s a secure way to vote at your convenience, so you don’t have to wait until Election Day or worry about your schedule.

For state and federal elections in Florida, counties must offer early voting. The early voting period typically starts about 10 days before Election Day and runs through the Saturday before Election Day, with daily hours set by the Supervisor of Elections.

Why Early Voting Is Helpful

Voting early lets you:

• Avoid long lines on Election Day
• Choose the time and place that works best for you
• Make sure your ballot is cast even if life gets busy or unexpected
• Drop off a vote-by-mail ballot at an early voting site if you prefer in-person return

Who Can Vote Early

You can vote early in person if:

• You are registered to vote in Florida
• Your registration is up-to-date
• You bring a valid photo ID with your name and signature (such as a Florida driver’s license or state ID)

Where to Vote Early

Early voting sites change each election and are set by your county’s Supervisor of Elections. Because locations can vary by election and address, the most accurate way to find your early voting sites and hours is to use the official lookup tools:

• Miami-Dade County early voting locations:
  Visit the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections website to view the list of current early voting sites and hours.
• Monroe County early voting locations:
  Visit the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections website and enter your information to find your nearest early voting sites.

These tools tell you:

• Which early voting sites you can use
• The exact addresses
• The hours for each day of early voting

Vote-by-Mail at Early Voting Sites

If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot, you can instead drop it off in person at any early voting location during early voting hours. This is a secure and convenient way to return your ballot without mailing it.

What You Need to Bring

Florida requires a valid photo & signature ID to vote in person, whether you’re voting early or on Election Day. Acceptable IDs include:

• Florida driver’s license or ID card
• U.S. Passport
• Military ID
• Student ID from school

If you forget your ID, you still have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Poll workers will help you through the process.

Trouble at the Polls During Early Voting

If you have any issues while voting early:

• Ask for the early voting supervisor on site
• Request a provisional ballot
• Contact your Supervisor of Elections office for help

Supervisors of Elections are required to make voting accessible and secure for all voters.

Official Sources & Tools

These official election offices have the most accurate, updated early voting schedules and locations:

• Florida Division of Elections – Statewide election dates, early voting guidelines, and official deadlines

What Voters Commonly Ask

Can I vote early if I didn’t vote by mail?
Yes - early voting is open to all registered voters, not just those who requested a mail ballot.

Do early voting hours change?
Yes - hours can vary by location and by election, so always check the official early voting schedule before you go.

Bottom Line

Early voting makes voting more flexible, more convenient, and less stressful. If you can, take advantage of it, your voice deserves to be heard in every election.

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