Early voting for November 3 election begins October 19 across South Florida

Early voting for the November 3, 2026, general election will begin Monday, October 19, in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, giving registered voters across South Florida an opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day.

Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties will offer early voting daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, November 1. Broward County will have 30 early voting locations, while Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties will each have 28.

In Broward County, registered voters may vote at any early voting location, regardless of where they live in the county.

“Early Voting gives you the flexibility to vote in person at a time and location that fits your schedule,” said Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. “With 30 locations open every day for two weeks, including weekends, I encourage voters to take advantage of this convenient option.”

St. Lucie County will offer early voting from October 19 through November 1, with seven locations in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Voting hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from October 19 through October 31, followed by a shorter session from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 1.

Beyond choosing candidates for federal, state and local offices, voters across South Florida will decide several measures affecting taxes, public services and local government.

Statewide ballot measures

Florida voters will consider three proposed constitutional amendments addressing the state's budget reserves, tax exemptions for certain agricultural property and expanded homestead property-tax exemptions for eligible homeowners.

The proposals would increase the limit on the state's Budget Stabilization Fund, exempt certain tangible personal property used on agricultural land from taxation, and expand property-tax exemptions for qualifying homeowners. The homestead proposal concerns taxes levied by local governments for non-school purposes.

Broward County charter questions

Broward voters will also consider three proposed county charter amendments involving health care funding, development approvals and the appointment of the county auditor.

One proposal would authorize a quarter-cent sales surtax for five years to help fund health care services for eligible residents. Another would allow the County Commission to establish an alternative process for approving certain development plats.

The third would change the county auditor appointment process, allowing a selection board to nominate three candidates from whom county commissioners would choose one by majority vote.

Palm Beach County funding measures

Palm Beach County voters will decide whether to authorize up to $280 million in general-obligation bonds for parks and recreation facilities and up to $175 million for library improvements.

The ballot will also include a proposal to renew a one-mill property-tax levy for four years, from July 2027 through June 2031, to support school safety, mental health services, arts and other programs, and teacher compensation.

The bond proposals would be repaid through property taxes, making their potential costs to property owners an important consideration.

Port St. Lucie municipal elections

In Port St. Lucie, voters will elect a mayor and City Council members for Districts 1 and 3.

The mayoral contest has four candidates, while the District 1 and District 3 council races have four and three candidates, respectively.

Residents are also being encouraged to review the potential effects of the proposed statewide property-tax amendment and a local half-cent sales-tax renewal.

In Miami-Dade County, voters will decide statewide races and constitutional amendments, alongside local contests and ballot questions that vary by jurisdiction.

Voting requirements and deadlines

Voters in all four counties should bring a current and valid photo identification bearing their signature when voting in person. They are encouraged to review their personalized sample ballots and confirm their voting locations before heading to the polls.

The deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to a voter is Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m.

Completed vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the appropriate elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. A postmark does not count toward meeting the deadline.

On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must report to their assigned precincts rather than choosing any polling location.

Residents can contact their county's Supervisor of Elections Office for information about early voting locations, sample ballots and other election requirements.