{"id":445612,"date":"2026-11-03T00:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T00:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445612\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T00:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T00:30:11","slug":"ultimate-election-day-voter-guide-to-the-tallahassee-florida-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445612\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Election Day voter guide to the Tallahassee, Florida election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To help you dig into the issues and vote with confidence on Election Day, we present a collection of links to debates, exclusive Q&amp;As and a guide to the races and candidates, as well as information about what you need to cast your ballot today.<\/p>\n<p>Watch candidate debate replays<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(The Tallahassee Democrat conducts a series of <a data-ylk=\"slk:livestreamed candidate forums;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.tallahassee.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/09\/18\/tallahassee-democrat-league-of-women-voters-candidate-forum-schedule\/91803375007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">livestreamed candidate forums<\/a> in partnership with the League of Women Voters and the Capital Region News Collaborative, which is powered by Press Forward North Florida, an initiative of the Community Foundation of North Florida. The media collaborative includes the Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU, WCTV, WTXL, the Capital Outlook and Tallahassee Reports. Click on the links below or visit our <a data-ylk=\"slk:YouTube Page general election playlist;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.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOL-xT6-SF-o\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube Page general election playlist<\/a> to watch a free replay of each of the candidate forums.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Forums were broadcast live at the\u00a0<a data-ylk=\"slk:Tallahassee Democrat&#039;s Facebook page;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.facebook.com\/tallahasseedemocrat\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee Democrat&#8217;s Facebook page<\/a>, the\u00a0<a data-ylk=\"slk:Tallahassee Democrat&#039;s YouTube Channel;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.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNKXyYLaeOJIAnuzBbLbS0Q\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee Democrat&#8217;s YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0and on\u00a0Tallahassee.com. They are archived on our YouTube page under the playlist <a data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;2026 General Election Candidate Forums.&quot;;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.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOL-xT6-SF-o\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;2026 General Election Candidate Forums.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2026 general election guide<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Democrat also puts together a voter guide for subscribers that puts the candidates head-to-head on the issues. Almost every race that may appear on your ballot is covered.<\/p>\n<p>Access the print\/e-edition version of our election guide<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Our print election guide appeared in the newspaper in the Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 editions. Click here to <a data-ylk=\"slk:access a replica edition.;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.tallahassee.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/10\/19\/tallahassee-voter-guide-to-general-election-candidates-issues\/92328761007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">access a replica edition.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More election coverage<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Who&#8217;s winning so far? <a data-ylk=\"slk:More than 5.4 million have voted in Florida. See which party is leading;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.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/11\/02\/florida-early-vote-totals-show-republicans-ahead-democrats-election-day-nov-3\/92559969007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More than 5.4 million have voted in Florida. See which party is leading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Post-mortem: <a data-ylk=\"slk:Tallahassee reporters, editors to break down 2026 election results;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.tallahassee.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/10\/30\/tallahassee-journalists-to-unpack-local-state-election-results\/92515649007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee reporters, editors to break down 2026 election results<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How to vote: <a data-ylk=\"slk:Do I need ID to vote in Florida? What IDs to bring;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.floridatoday.com\/videos\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/10\/28\/do-i-need-id-to-vote-in-florida-what-ids-to-bring\/92472708007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Do I need ID to vote in Florida? What IDs to bring<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Money race: <a data-ylk=\"slk:Matlow gets $200K check as cash piles up in Tallahassee City Hall races;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.tallahassee.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/10\/31\/pac-dark-money-floods-tallahassee-city-mayor-elections\/92458408007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Matlow gets $200K check as cash piles up in Tallahassee City Hall races<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cheese! <a data-ylk=\"slk:Can I take a selfie with my ballot in Florida? See rules when voting;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.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/11\/02\/voting-election-day-midterm-elections-florida-rules-polls\/92560279007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Can I take a selfie with my ballot in Florida? See rules when voting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Election Day voting hours and ID\u00a0requirementsSee the candidates, their supporters at election night watch parties<\/p>\n<p>1 of 63<\/p>\n<p>Democratic candidate for Congressional District 2 Amanda Marie Green shares what she is most proud of about her campaign Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Alicia Devine\/Tallahassee Democrat)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters can find their voting location on their Voter Information Card or by visiting\u00a0<a data-ylk=\"slk:LeonVotes.gov;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.leonvotes.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LeonVotes.gov<\/a>\u00a0or calling the elections office at 850-606-VOTE (8683).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters must present a current physical address and a valid photo ID when voting in person. The ID must come from the following list:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Florida identification card<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Neighborhood association ID<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Concealed weapon\/firearm license<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Employee ID issued by local, state or federal government agency<\/p>\n<p>A closer look at Florida candidates Byron Donalds, David Jolly on issues<\/p>\n<p>1 of 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters who don&#8217;t bring ID can still vote with a provisional ballot. Voters must present a current physical address and a valid photo ID when voting in person. The ID must come from the following list:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Florida identification card<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">U.S. passport or passport card<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">U.S. uniformed services or Merchant Marine ID<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs veteran health ID card<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Concealed weapon\/firearm license<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Any other ID card issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government agency (excluding IDs issued by educational institutions)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voters who don&#8217;t bring ID can still vote with a provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted if election officials later determine the voter was eligible and the it otherwise<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Contact Jeff Burlew at jburlew@tallahassee.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: <a data-ylk=\"slk:Ultimate Election Day voter guide to the Tallahassee, Florida election;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.tallahassee.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/11\/02\/2026-leon-county-florida-election-day-voter-guide\/92564972007\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Election Day voter guide to the Tallahassee, Florida election<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To help you dig into the issues and vote with confidence on Election Day, we present a collection&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":445613,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[232,234,233],"class_list":["post-445612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tallahassee","tag-tallahassee","tag-tallahassee-headlines","tag-tallahassee-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=445612"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445612\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/445613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=445612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=445612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}