Election Day is here: everything you need to know
What to Know
- Rules for voting in person. Read here.
- What time do polls open and close in Florida? Here’s the schedule.
- Candidates for governor, Senate and key races
Election Day is here, and Florida voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in some of the state’s most important races and decide key issues, as well as local contests.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NBC6 will provide special coverage across all platforms throughout the day, with the latest voting updates and election results.
What do I need to vote in Florida?
Before heading to the polls, make sure you’re ready to vote.
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Be registered to vote.
Register to vote or update your information -
Bring a valid photo ID.
Florida voters must present a current, valid photo ID with a signature. If the photo ID does not include a signature, an additional ID with the voter’s signature is required. See the accepted forms of ID below. -
Know where to vote.
Find your polling place -
Choose how to vote.
Florida voters can vote early, by mail or on Election Day.
Explore your voting options
Accepted forms of voter ID
For the November 3, 2026, general election, Florida voters must present a current, valid photo ID with a signature. If the photo ID does not include a signature, an additional ID with the voter’s signature is required.
Important: If your photo ID does not include a signature, you must present another form of identification that includes your signature. If you do not have the required identification, you may vote using a provisional ballot. A voter information card is not an accepted form of identification for voting.
Looking ahead to 2027: Florida approved changes to its voter identification requirements under HB 991 (Chapter 2026-26). The new requirements take effect January 1, 2027, after the November 2026 general election.
Official sources:
Florida Statute 101.043 — Identification required at polls
Florida HB 991 (2026) — Effective date: January 1, 2027
It’s also helpful to know what your ballot will look like. That way, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect.
Check your sample ballot
Find your county to review the races and questions that may appear on your ballot.
Note: Your ballot content depends on your address and voting district.
This year, Floridians will find three amendments to the Florida Constitution on the ballot. Below, you can review what they are.
Three constitutional amendments on Florida’s ballot
Amendment 1Would increase the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund limit from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections. It would also require annual transfers of up to $750 million, unless certain conditions are met, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs.
View official textWould exempt certain tangible personal property located on agricultural land and used for agricultural production or agritourism activities from property taxes. The property must belong to the agricultural landowner or leaseholder. The exemption would first apply to tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
View official textWould increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with inflation adjustments thereafter. It would also reduce the annual assessment increase cap for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. Certain new Florida residents would have to wait until their fifth year of qualifying for the homestead exemption to receive the increase, subject to federal constitutional limits. The measure would also establish new rules for the use of property tax revenue.
View official textImportant: Each amendment requires at least 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.
Finally, it’s important to know who your county Supervisor of Elections is. Check here:
South Florida supervisors of elections
Find contact information for election offices in four South Florida counties.
Source: Florida Division of Elections and county supervisors of elections offices. Information verified Sept. 28, 2026.
These are some of the key races Florida voters will decide in the 2026 general election. Meet the candidates running for office.
Statewide candidates
Meet the candidates in some of Florida’s biggest statewide races.
Florida governor
Florida attorney general
U.S. Senate
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