Florida Voters: Deadlines and Practical Steps to Prepare for the November 3, 2026 Midterm

# What this brief covers This summarizes the practical actions Florida voters should take now to be ready for the November 3, 2026 General Election: registration deadlines, vote-by-mail rules, where to find sample ballots, and county contacts for local guidance.

# Key deadlines you must track

• Register or update your voter information: October 5, 2026. Use https://registertovoteflorida.gov/ to check or change your registration details.
• Request a vote-by-mail ballot: October 22, 2026, by 5 p.m. This is the final day to request that a ballot be mailed to you.

# How to plan your vote Decide now whether you will vote in person (early voting or election day) or by mail. If you choose vote-by-mail, request your ballot by October 22 and factor in delivery time when returning it. If you plan to vote in person, mark key dates on your calendar so you avoid last-minute issues.

• Confirm registration status and address at registertovoteflorida.gov.
• If voting by mail, submit a vote-by-mail request before 5 p.m. on October 22 via the Florida Department of State guidance page: https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/.

• Review your county's voting requirements and sample ballot in advance so you understand what will appear on your ballot.

# County-specific ballot information

• Miami-Dade: A sample ballot for the November 3 general election is available at https://www.miamidade.gov/elections/library/2026-11-03-general-election-master-ballot.pdf.
• Broward and Palm Beach: Election officials expect to release sample ballots soon. Check your county Supervisor of Elections for the latest local information and updates.

# Where to get local help and official information

• Florida Department of State vote-by-mail information: https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/.
• Find your county Supervisor of Elections for localized guidance and support: https://dos.fl.gov/elections/contacts/supervisor-of-elections/.

# Why these steps matter Deadlines determine whether you can vote by your preferred method and whether your ballot will be counted. Requesting a vote-by-mail ballot late or returning it after the received-by deadline can invalidate your opportunity to cast a counted ballot. Reviewing the sample ballot beforehand helps avoid surprises and reduces time spent in voting booths or on your mailed ballot decisions.

# Quick next actions

• Visit registertovoteflorida.gov now to confirm your registration before October 5.

Following these concrete steps will reduce the chance of missing deadlines and help ensure your vote counts in the 2026 midterm election.