{"id":443696,"date":"2026-10-31T17:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T17:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/443696\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T17:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T17:56:18","slug":"last-chance-for-early-voting-this-weekend-in-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/443696\/","title":{"rendered":"Last chance for early voting this weekend in Tampa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Video above: See the week&#8217;s top headlines in Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 If you&#8217;re still waiting to cast your ballot in this year&#8217;s midterm elections, you have only a few days left to do so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Early voting ends in Tampa Bay this weekend, with the final day being Saturday or Sunday, depending on your county.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During early voting, registered voters can head to any listed location in their county. If you&#8217;re voting on Election Day, you&#8217;ll need to go to your assigned polling place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All voters will need to present a current and valid photo ID with their signature on it. Accepted types of identification include a Florida driver&#8217;s license, a U.S. passport, a debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, or a concealed carry license. Visit the <a data-ylk=\"slk:Florida Division of Elections;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/elections\/for-voters\/voting\/election-day-voting\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Florida Division of Elections<\/a> for a full list.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, October 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Polk County: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polkelections.gov\/248\/2026-General-Election-Early-Voting-Locat\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pasco County: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pascovotes.gov\/elections\/early_voting\/early_voting_locations_and_wait_times.php\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Citrus County: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.votecitrus.gov\/238\/2026-Early-Voting-Sites-Schedule\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hernando County: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hernandovotes.gov\/1200\/Early-Voting-Locations\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Highlands County: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.votehighlands.gov\/early-voting\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting lcoations<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hardee County: Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can vote early at the <a data-ylk=\"slk:Supervisor of Elections Office;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/goto?url=CAESVQHrOzAV_5VJoO3TUs7MK3odZsBkvFRnmIvE8jUmRBdYIaHDVEUfRSJj4tSTo8l-tFfYAUcCkvGUtUXNF8RvGcIgzC4ZJgdnOEDcBGoSH5HteFctTNk\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Supervisor of Elections Office<\/a> located at 131 K D Revell Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">DeSoto County: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can vote early at the <a data-ylk=\"slk:Supervisor of Elections Office;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/votedesotofl.gov\/voter-information\/how-to-vote\/early-voting\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Supervisor of Elections Office<\/a> located at 201 E. Oak Street, Arcadia.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, November 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hillsborough County: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.votehillsborough.gov\/171\/Early-Voting\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to find early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pinellas County: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.votepinellas.gov\/203\/Early-Voting-Wait-Times\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations and wait times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Manatee County: Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.votemanatee.gov\/early-voting\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations and wait times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sarasota County: Open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. <a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotavotes.gov\/171\/Early-Voting\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for early voting locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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