Plain-language essentials, your rights, and official links — verified against the Florida Division of Elections.
Election Day: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. local time. Early-voting hours vary by county.
Your polling place is on your voter information card and at the state voter lookup.
A current, valid photo-and-signature ID. No ID? You can still vote provisionally.
Don’t leave — ask an election worker, or request a provisional ballot.
Florida’s next contests and the registration deadline.
Primary Election
August 18, 2026
General Election
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
29 days before each election
Source: Florida Division of Elections
Confirm your status, preview your ballot, and locate where to vote.
The basics every Florida voter should know before heading to the polls.
Election Day voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
If you are in line by 7 p.m., you have the right to vote.
Bring a current and valid ID containing your photo and signature.
If your photo ID does not include your signature, bring a second document containing your signature.
Your voter information card is helpful, but it is not required and does not count as identification.
If you do not have acceptable ID, do not leave. Ask to vote using a provisional ballot.
The 7 a.m.–7 p.m. hours apply to Election Day; early-voting hours and locations vary by county.
Source: Florida Division of Elections
Your ID must be current and valid, with your photo and signature. If one ID lacks your signature, bring a second that has it.
The general steps are the same statewide; equipment varies by county.
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade voters generally receive a paper ballot, mark the ovals beside their selections, and insert the completed ballot into an optical scanner. Accessible touchscreen equipment is available for voters with disabilities.
This describes Miami-Dade’s process — equipment varies across Florida’s 67 counties. Find your county’s Supervisor of Elections.
These are statewide rights under Florida Statute §101.031 — not only Miami-Dade rights.
Vote and have your vote accurately counted.
Vote if you are in line when the polls close.
Ask for and receive assistance.
Receive up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake before casting your ballot.
Receive an explanation if your registration or identity is questioned.
Cast a provisional ballot if your registration or identity cannot be confirmed.
Receive written or verbal voting instructions from an election worker.
Vote without coercion or intimidation.
Use voting equipment that is working properly.
Source: Florida Legislature — §101.031
Do not leave without asking an election worker for assistance. Request an explanation if your registration or identity is questioned. If your eligibility cannot immediately be confirmed, ask whether you can cast a provisional ballot.
Florida Division of Elections: 1-877-868-3737 (toll-free)
You may ask for assistance when voting. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections before voting for specific accommodations.
Accessible voting equipment is available for voters with disabilities. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections before voting if you need specific accessibility or language accommodations.
Florida’s 67 counties each run their own elections. Use your county office for sample ballots, early-voting sites, and precinct details.
All resources link to official Florida election information at dos.fl.gov/elections.