Election season is upon us, so ABC Action News has gathered all the important information you need to know to ensure you can vote in this year's elections.
When is the election?
The General Election will be held on Nov. 8.
Special elections and local elections can be called at any time during the year. To view your county’s elections, check the Local Elections Database.
Am I a registered voter?
If you're not sure if you are registered to vote in the state of Florida, you can find that information on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Can I change my party affiliation?
Yes, you can switch your party affiliation on the Florida elections website as long as you do it before the voter registration deadlines.
How do I vote by mail?
If you'd like to vote by mail instead of going to the polls, you must request a vote-by-mail ballot by 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- General Election: Oct. 29
To request your ballot, click here.
Is early voting available?
Yes, early voting is available. County-by-county early voting dates for the general election:
- Citrus
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
- DeSoto
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 5
- Hardee
- Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
- Hernando
- Oct. 26 - Nov. 5
- Highlands
- Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
- Hillsborough
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 6
- Manatee
- Oct 24 - Nov. 6
- Pasco
- Oct. 26 - Nov. 5
- Pinellas
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 6
- Polk
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 5
- Sarasota
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 6
What and where is my voting precinct?
The precinct you live in determines which races will be on your ballot and where you vote.
To find your precinct within your county, click here.
What do I take with me to vote?
You must take a current and valid photo ID with your signature.
Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted:
- Florida driver’s license
- Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- United States passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military identification
- Student identification
- Retirement center identification
- Neighborhood association identification
- Public assistance identification
- Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06
- Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.
If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.
If you do not bring proper ID, you can still 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 provisional ballot matches the signature in your registration record.
Who is my Supervisor of Elections?
ABC Action News has complied a list of the Supervisor of Elections in the Tampa Bay area. For the most up-to-date voting information, contact your County Supervisor of Elections.
- Citrus - https://www.votecitrus.com/
- DeSoto - https://www.votedesoto.com/
- Hernando - https://www.hernandovotes.gov/
- Highlands- https://www.votehighlands.com/votersonthego
- Hillsborough - https://www.votehillsborough.org/
- Manatee - https://www.votemanatee.com/
- Pinellas - https://www.votepinellas.com/
- Sarasota - https://www.sarasotavotes.com/
