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<\/p>\nThe general election is on Nov. 3, and early voting will soon begin in the Tampa Bay area. Here’s where you can find your sample ballot.<\/p>\n
TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 It’s almost time for Florida’s 2026 general election, and you may be wondering which candidates and ordinances will be on your ballot.<\/p>\n
Across Tampa Bay, registered voters will cast a ballot depending on their party affiliation. Each ballot will look different on Election Day, so it’s important to see yours ahead of time to prepare before heading to the polls.<\/p>\n
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Some counties will provide an overview sample ballot of all candidates in the running, regardless of party affiliation. Other counties provide personalized ballots that you can get by inputting your name and birth date in an online form.<\/p>\n We’ve compiled a list of sample ballots for different counties in the Tampa Bay area. Find yours below.<\/p>\n
Sample ballots are available on Citrus County’s Supervisor of Elections website. They are categorized by specific precincts, including:<\/p>\n All precincts except 105Precinct 105 – City of Crystal River <\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see the 2026 November election ballots.<\/p>\n
For voters living in Hardee County, there’s no need to fill out an online form.<\/p>\n See your sample ballot here<\/a>. The county also provides voting instructions<\/a> in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n
To find your sample ballot for Hernando, visit the county’s Supervisor of Elections page. You’ll be met with a form to fill out.<\/p>\n By typing in your name and date of birth, you can see your sample ballot and voting location based on where you live.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Similar to Hernando County, registered voters in Highlands County can visit the Supervisor of Elections website to see their sample ballot.<\/p>\n Type in your name and date of birth, and your sample ballot should be ready for you!<\/p>\n
For your Hillsborough County sample ballot, just type in your name and date of birth into the form on the county Supervisor of Elections website.<\/p>\n Find your sample ballot here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Manatee County’s sample ballot for the Nov. 3 general election can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n To request a personalized sample ballot, the county asks you to fill out a form with your name and birth date on VoteManatee.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
There are multiple districts in Pasco County, so sample ballots may vary. You can find your specific sample ballot on PascoVotes.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also complete a form<\/a> on the Supervisor of Elections website to view your personalized sample ballot.<\/p>\n
The Supervisor of Elections recommends voters input their information to view their precinct-specific sample ballot.<\/p>\n Fill out the online form here<\/a>. You can also request an audio sample ballot through the website.<\/p>\n Pinellas County also provides a list of candidates<\/a> for the November general election.<\/p>\n
All contests and district races in Polk County have been compiled in a sample ballot<\/a> available on the Supervisor of Elections<\/a> website.<\/p>\n For a personalized ballot, visit the “Check Your Information” page. There, you’ll fill out a form with your name and date of birth.\u00a0<\/p>\n Only the contests applicable to your precinct and home address will show when you request a personalized sample ballot.<\/p>\n You can fill out that form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nCitrus County sample ballot <\/p>\n
\nHardee County <\/p>\n
\nHernando County <\/p>\n
\nHighlands County <\/p>\n
\nHillsborough County <\/p>\n
\nManatee County <\/p>\n
\nPasco County <\/p>\n
\nPinellas County <\/p>\n
\nPolk County <\/p>\n
\nSarasota County <\/p>\n