The early voting period for Florida’s 2026 primaries is entering its final days ahead of the August 18 election day.

Depending on their place of residence, voters will be able to decide on candidates and referendums, as well as participate in the selection of their party’s nominees.

Why it matters: Knowing the deadlines, reviewing the sample ballot, and finding out where to vote can help Florida residents prepare before heading to the polls.

Florida Primaries Will Be Held on August 18

The official primary election day is Tuesday, August 18. The deadline to register to participate in these primaries was July 20.

Those who missed the registration deadline can still register for the November 3 general election. The deadline for that process is October 5.

The dates: Primaries, August 18; general election, November 3.

Registration: The deadline to register for the general election is October 5.

Early voting ends on different dates depending on the county. In Miami-Dade and Broward, it ends on August 16, while in Monroe, it concludes on August 15.

During early voting, voters can go to any authorized voting center. On August 18, however, they will need to go to their assigned voting center.

Absentee Ballots Must Arrive Before 7 p.m.

 

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Voters who opted for mail-in voting must pay special attention to the delivery deadline, according to Telemundo.

The ballot must be received by the corresponding Supervisor of Elections office before 7 p.m. on August 18, regardless of the postmark date.

Options: Completed ballots can be dropped off at authorized locations or mailed.

The limit: It’s not enough to mail it before August 18; it must be received before the set time.

Voters must consult with their county’s Supervisor of Elections to confirm available locations for dropping off ballots and applicable rules.

Reviewing a Sample Ballot Can Help You Prepare

Before voting, residents can review a sample ballot corresponding to their county. This allows them to know in advance the contests and other decisions that will appear on the ballot.

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Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe offer specific election information for their residents, including voting centers and sample ballots.

Before voting: Check the ballot corresponding to your county.

Where to find information: The local Supervisor of Elections provides details on centers and procedures.

Florida Requires a Valid ID to Vote

Voters must present a valid and current photo ID with a signature to vote in Florida.

Among the accepted documents are various types of identification authorized by the state. The reference information indicates that a credit card with the corresponding requirements can be used as identification.

What to bring: A valid ID that meets the photo and signature requirements.

What’s next: After the primaries, the next state election day will be November 3.

To confirm requirements, hours, sample ballots, or voting centers, residents must consult directly with their county’s Supervisor of Elections.