Early voting in Florida and what you need to know about voting

The 2024 general elections are less than two weeks away, with millions across the country already waiting in line for early voting.

Nearly 1.5 million Floridians had already voted in person for the general election by Friday, October 25, according to figures from the State Elections Division. Additionally, more than 1.8 million voters have already sent in their absentee ballots.

For those who didn’t make it to the polls or return their absentee ballot, here’s what you need to know.

What day are the general elections held?

The 2024 general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5.

I am not registered to vote. Can I still do it?

No, the deadline to register to vote in Florida’s 2024 general election has already passed on Monday, October 7.

When is early voting in Florida?

You can vote early — and now!

Any election that includes a state or federal race must provide early voting, which must occur at least from the 10th day before the election to the 3rd day before the election. Each county supervisor of elections can choose to offer more days of early voting, starting up to five days earlier or lasting one day longer.

See the list of dates and times by department here.

Where can I vote? Early voting locations in Florida

Go to your county Supervisor of Elections website to see where early voting locations and your precinct will be located if you are going to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5:

What should I bring with me to vote?

You must have a photo ID with your signature to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include:

Florida Driver’s License
Florida ID Card (issued by DHSMV)
American passport
Debit or credit card
Military ID card
Student card
Retreat Center ID
Neighborhood Association ID
Public Assistance ID
Veteran’s Identification Card (issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Concealed Weapon Permit (issued in accordance with FS 790.06)
Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the federal, state, county or municipal government.

If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another piece of ID with your signature.

If you are unable to provide identification, the Florida elections website says you can vote with a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record.

I have an absentee ballot. Where should I return my ballot?

A returned ballot must be received, regardless of postmark, by the Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

How can I check the status of my absentee ballot?

Officials share online that any voter who requested an absentee ballot can track the status of their ballot online throughout the county. Supervisor of Elections website or go to the county specific link on our webpage Absentee Voting Information and Status Search.

The United States Postal Service also offers a free (online registration) service called Informed delivery which allows a voter to see in advance a digital image of the address side of certain mailings, such as a requested absentee ballot that will arrive at the voter’s mailing address. Other options, if time does not permit rapid mail return, include in-person delivery, secure ballot receiving locations designated by each county’s supervisor of elections, or expedited or special mail services .