Broward County reminds voters of Election Day rules

Broward County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 general election, with the Supervisor of Elections Office reminding residents of polling hours, ballot return deadlines and restrictions on political activity near voting locations.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling places, which can be located through the Broward County Supervisor of Elections website, BrowardVotes.gov. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.

All Vote-by-Mail ballots must be hand-delivered to a secure ballot intake station at one of the Supervisor of Elections' permanent branch offices by 7 p.m. Tuesday to be counted. The office emphasized that there are no exceptions to the deadline and postmarks do not count. Voters can visit BrowardVotes.gov for ballot intake station locations and hours.

Unofficial election results will begin appearing on BrowardVotes.gov at 7 p.m. and will be updated throughout the evening.

The elections office will also hold press conferences at its headquarters, located at 4650 NW 21st Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday to provide updates on voting. An additional post-election news conference is planned, with the time to be announced.

Rules for campaigning near polling places

The Supervisor of Elections Office is reminding candidates, campaign workers, property managers and community partners of restrictions governing political activity around polling locations.

Under Florida law, solicitation is prohibited inside polling places and within 150 feet of the entrance to a polling place, Early Voting site or Supervisor of Elections office where Vote-by-Mail ballots are requested and printed on demand. The restriction also applies within 150 feet of a secure ballot intake station.

Prohibited activities include asking for votes, opinions or contributions; distributing political or campaign materials; collecting petition signatures; selling items; and other activities intended to influence voters or having the effect of influencing them.

Campaign signs and political advertisements must remain outside the restricted zone. The 150-foot distance is measured from the entrance, not the property line. Election officials are responsible for designating and marking the boundaries before voting begins, and voters and campaign workers must follow posted markers and directions from election officials.

The restrictions also cover interior areas accessible or visible to voters. Entry to polling rooms and Early Voting areas during voting hours is restricted by law.

Property owners and managers are encouraged to keep parking areas and accessible spaces available, ensure lighting is operational and keep entrances, sidewalks and driveways clear. They should also avoid scheduling activities that could limit voter parking or access. However, property owners and managers may not prohibit lawful voter solicitation outside the designated no-solicitation zone during polling hours.

Florida law permits employees and volunteers of the Supervisor of Elections to provide nonpartisan assistance within the restricted zone, including distributing items to voters. This exception does not authorize campaign activity.

Campaigns and political organizations should not distribute food, water or other items within the 150-foot zone as part of voter solicitation or campaign activity. Campaign workers also may not follow voters into the restricted area to continue political conversations and must respect a voter's decision to decline an interaction.

Anyone witnessing a disturbance, blocked access, voter intimidation or interference with voting should notify election officials. In an emergency, residents should call 911 first, then alert the election deputy or clerk.

For polling locations, ballot intake station details and additional election information, voters can visit BrowardVotes.gov or call 954-357-VOTE (8683).