Florida midterm election 2026: How to find early voting sites and secure ballot intake stations

Ahead of the midterm election on November 3, 2026, voters of Florida can find early voting locations and secure ballot intake stations on the Florida Department of State’s website. If one is an eligible or registered voter, they can cast their ballots before Election Day while secure ballot intake stations allow voters to return completed vote-by-mail ballots.

Where can Florida voters find early voting locations?

The Florida Department of State has published a location list for the 2026 general election. Voters can visit the state’s Early Voting and Secure Ballot Intake Stations webpage to access the location files. The page provides a downloadable file for general election locations.

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How does early voting work in Florida?

As mentioned on the website, eligible and registered voters can cast their ballots before Election Day at any designated early voting site within the county where they are registered.

Voters cast their ballots in the same way they would on Election Day. Their ballots are deposited into the same voting equipment used on Election Day.

Florida requires early voting in elections that include a state or federal office. Under the state’s rules, early voting must begin at least 10 days before an election and end three days before it. County election supervisors may offer additional days within the permitted period.

Early voting sites must be open for at least eight hours and no more than 12 hours per day during the applicable voting period.

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What are secure ballot intake stations?

Secure ballot intake stations allow voters who are voting by mail to return their completed ballots securely.

These stations are placed at early voting sites and other authorized locations. They are clearly marked for receiving vote-by-mail ballots and are continuously monitored by an employee of the county Supervisor of Elections’ office.

The stations are available only during the hours permitted by law. Voters should check the state’s location information or their county election office’s website for the specific locations, dates and hours.