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Voting & Elections

How Floridians register, vote, and have their ballots counted — plus the laws, lawsuits, and campaigns that shape access to the ballot.

Key dates: 2026 Florida General Election

Mon, October 5, 2026

Registration deadline
Thu, October 22, 2026 5 p.m. local time

Vote-by-mail request deadline
Sat, October 24, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026

Early voting (required statewide)
Tue, November 3, 2026 7 a.m.–7 p.m. local time

General Election Day
Thu, November 5, 2026 5 p.m. local time

Ballot cure and provisional-ballot deadline

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How to Check Your Florida Voter Registration Before Nov. 3, and What to Fix if Something Is Wrong

The registration deadline has passed, but there is still time to confirm your status, fix your address or signature, and request a mail ballot. Here is how, step by step.

By The Editors · October 9, 2026

Key dates: 2026 Florida General Election

How to Check Your Florida Voter Registration Before Nov. 3, and What to Fix if Something Is Wrong

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