{"id":442676,"date":"2026-10-30T16:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442676\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:28:30","slug":"florida-voters-face-key-deadlines-for-early-voting-and-mail-in-ballots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442676\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida voters face key deadlines for early voting and mail-in ballots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida voters are reminded of early voting deadlines, mail-in ballot requirements, and in-person voting rules ahead of Election Day on November 3.<\/p>\n

\"Jackie<\/a>FLORIDA \u2014<\/p>\n

Florida voters are being urged to pay attention to critical deadlines and voting options as Election Day approaches on November 3.<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 31, is the last day for early in-person voting in all six Southwest Florida counties. For voters who requested a vote-by-mail ballot, election officials recommend not mailing it at this point. <\/p>\n

Even if you send it out before Election Day, it must actually arrive at your supervisor of elections office by 7 p.m. Tuesday to be counted.<\/p>\n

Instead, voters can take their mail-in ballots to an authorized secure ballot drop-off location or deliver them directly to their county’s supervisor of elections office. <\/p>\n

For those who prefer to vote in person, voters can bring their completed or unreturned mail ballot to their polling place, surrender it to election workers, and cast a regular ballot. <\/p>\n

On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts, not just any polling location. <\/p>\n

Florida law requires voters to bring a valid photo and signature ID to vote in person. <\/p>\n

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