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Florida

Key Dates and Deadlines

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Mon, Oct. 19 - Sun, Nov. 1: Early Voting Days
Sat, Oct. 24: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Tues, Nov. 3: Absentee/Mail-In Received by Date
Tues, Nov. 3: Final Day for In-Person Voting

Absentee/Mail-In Voting in Florida

Sat, Oct. 24: Request Mail-In Ballot Deadline

7 p.m. on Tues, Nov. 3: Mail-In Delivered By Date

A request for a vote-by-mail ballot may be made in one of the following ways:

- Online application on your county Supervisors of Elections' website;
- By other writing (e.g., by email, fax, mail) to Supervisor of Elections;
- In person at Supervisor of Elections;
- By telephone call to Supervisor of Elections

Early In-Person Voting Florida

Oct. 24 – 31: Mandatory Early Voting Period (this is for everyone across Florida)
Oct. 19 - Nov. 2: Additional Early Voting Days (varies depending on each county Supervisor of Elections)

Voters can vote in-person at any early voting site within the county when the site is open.

In-person Voting Florida

The polls are open on Tuesday, Nov. 3., from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Any voters waiting in line at 7:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to cast a ballot.o

You need to bring ID. If you don't, you can request 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What times are the polls open on election day?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on election day. Any voter who is standing in line at 7 p.m. is still eligible to cast a vote.

What kind of identification do I need to bring to the polls?
When you go to the polling place to vote, you will be asked to provide a current and valid picture identification with a signature.

Approved forms of picture identification are: 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; or an employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality (Section 101.043, F.S.).

If the picture identification does not contain a signature, you will be asked to provide an additional identification with your signature.

What if I do not have a valid ID?
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.

What else do I have to do if I vote via a provisional ballot?
You will be provided a written notice of your rights as a provisional ballot voter. (Section 101.048, F.S.) You have the right to present further evidence of your eligibility if you want up to 2 days after the election.

  • If the reason you voted a provisional ballot is solely because you did not provide an acceptable photo and signature identification at the polls, you do not need to provide any further evidence of your eligibility in order for your ballot to count. The local canvassing board will simply compare your signature on the provisional ballot certificate with the signature on file. If the signatures match, your provisional ballot will be counted, provided you are otherwise eligible. If your signature on the Provisional Ballot Certificate is missing or does not match the one on file, you will still have the opportunity to cure the deficiency. You will need to submit to the Supervisor of Elections a completed DS-DE 210 - Provisional Ballot Cure Affidavit (English PDF /Español PDF) no later than 5 PM on the second day after the election.
  • If you vote a provisional ballot for other reasons (for example, your eligibility is challenged by another person, you are in the wrong precinct when you vote, you do not appear on the precinct register, etc.), you have the opportunity to bring in evidence to your respective supervisor of elections no later than 5 PM, of the second day following the election. (Section 101.048, F.S.) The local canvassing board will examine your provisional ballot certificate, the cure affidavit, if applicable, and any and all other information and evidence, if available. The board will then make its determination based on the law.

How do I find out if my provisional ballot was counted?
You will be given a Notice of Rights which will include instructions on how to find out if your provisional ballot was counted, and if not, the reason(s) why, will be contained in your notice of rights handed to you at the time that you vote a provisional ballot. Information as to whether your provisional ballot was counted or not must be made available no later than 30 days following the election. (Sections 101.048(5)-(6), F.S.)

I have requested a vote-by-mail ballot and now I have changed my mind and want to vote at the polls. May I?
Yes. If you received your vote-by-mail ballot, you should return it, whether voted or not, to the poll workers on Election Day. Your vote-by-mail ballot will be voided and you will be allowed to vote a regular ballot at the polls. Even if you come to the polls without your vote-by-mail ballot, you will still be able to vote a regular ballot if the supervisor of elections' office is able to confirm that it has not received your vote-by-mail ballot. However, if it is confirmed that your vote-by-mail ballot has been received, you cannot vote a regular ballot at the polls. If you think the supervisor of elections' office is wrong about receiving your vote-by-mail ballot or if the supervisor of elections' office is unable to confirm whether or not it has received your vote-by-mail ballot, you will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot.

What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.

Georgia

Key Dates and Deadlines

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Mon, Oct. 12: Early Voting Begins
Sat, Oct. 24: Saturday voting - statewide
Fri, Oct. 30: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Tues, Nov. 3: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date
Tues, Nov. 3: In-Person Voting

Register to Vote in Georgia

Mon, Oct. 5: Voter Registration Deadline
Register to vote or check your registration status.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting in Georgia

Fri, Oct. 30: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline

Tues, Nov. 3: Absentee/Mail-In Delivered By Date

1. You must first be registered to vote.

2. You must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person.

3. After your county elections office reviews your application, you will receive your ballot at the postal address you noted on your application. If you're a UOCAVA voter who has requested it, you may receive it by electronic transmission. Fill out and sign your absentee ballot according to the instructions provided. Failure to complete your ballot correctly could cause your ballot not to be counted.

4. Mail your completed ballot. All absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by Election Day. You can also drop your absentee ballot off at a drop-off location in your county. Contact your county registrar for available drop-off locations. If you're currently a military or overseas voter and you post your absentee ballot on Election Day, make sure it arrives within 3 days.

5. Verify that your ballot was accepted by visiting the Georgia My Voter Page. Log in and look for the box labeled Absentee Ballot Request Information to find out more about your absentee ballot status.

Early In-Person Voting Georgia

Mon, Oct. 12 - Fri, Oct. 30: Early Voting Period
Sat, Oct. 24: Mandatory Saturday Voting

In-person Voting Georgia

Polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you are in line at 7:00 PM, you will be allowed to cast your vote.

You need to bring ID. If you don't, you can request a provisional ballot. See more options below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have a valid ID?
If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo identification, a Georgia Voter Identification Card is now available FREE of charge at your county registrar’s office or any Department of Driver Services Office.

Before being issued a Voter Identification Card, the voter must provide:

1. A photo identity document or approved non-photo identity document that includes full legal name and date of birth;
2. Documentation showing the voter’s date of birth;
3. Evidence that the applicant is a registered Georgia voter; and
4. Documentation showing the applicant’s name and residential address.

What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.