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What are the Midterm Elections?

The midterm elections are general elections for members of Congress held halfway between presidential elections. During the 2026 cycle, all 435 U.S. House seats and one-third of the U.S. Senate seats are up for election. There are no special elections scheduled for returning Senate seats.

During midterm years in Florida, voters elect federal offices, statewide offices, state legislative offices, and local and judicial offices as needed. There may also be a variety of state and local races, as well as ballot measures to vote on in the midterms. Ballot measures are a way for voters to decide issues directly. They are proposed laws that require voter approval to pass. Florida voters may see measures addressing education funding, tax policy, state budget, gaming laws, and more. You can preview your specific ballot at turbovote.org.

Check for upcoming elections in your area with your local supervisor of elections.

Current and Upcoming Statewide Elections in Florida

Primary Election: August 18, 2026

  • Registration Deadline: July 20, 2026
  • Mail Ballot Request Deadline: August 6, 2026, at 5 p.m.
  • Early Voting: August 8-16, 2026

General Election: November 3, 2026

  • Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
  • Mail Ballot Request Deadline: October 22, 2026, at 5 p.m.
  • Early Voting: October 19 - November 1, 2026
Register to Vote
Register to Vote

The deadline to register to participate in a particular election is 29 days prior to Election Day (Monday, July 20, 2026 for this year’s midterm primary elections, and Monday, October 5, 2026, for the midterm general election). Registration can be done online, by mail, or at your local supervisor of elections office. For Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) deadlines, please contact your local supervisor of elections.

To be eligible to register ONLINE in Florida, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Be a Florida resident with a Florida ID and SSN

  • Only vote in Florida

  • Not be deemed mentally unfit to vote

Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting
Vote-By-Mail & Early Voting Information

Request a mail-in ballot, and let the election come to you. Florida law now requires voters who wish to request a vote-by-mail ballot to do so following every election cycle, at least 12 days before each election. Even if you have previously received ballots to vote by mail in the past, you must submit a new request to do so again. A Florida vote-by-mail ballot must be requested by 5 p.m. on August 6, 2026, and October 22, 2026, to be received before the primary and general election days, respectively. Returned ballots must be received, not just postmarked, by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Early voting is required to be offered in any election that includes a federal or state office race. The early voting period must start at least 10 days before the election and end on the third day before the election. Your supervisor of elections may offer additional early voting opportunities. Contact your local supervisor of elections office for information about early voting in your county.

Become A Poll Worker
Become a Poll Worker

The need for poll workers is great! If you are willing and able, volunteer to be a poll worker this election season. Learn about the measures taken to ensure your safety, and do your part to help America vote. See powerthepolls.com.

Voter Intimidation is Illegal

Be aware that it is a federal crime to pressure, threaten, coerce, or otherwise intimidate voters at the polls. To report any issues experienced while voting and to receive guidance on how to safely cast your ballot, call or text the Election Protection Hotline:

Election Protection Hotlines
English: 888-OUR-VOTE/866-687-8683

Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA/888-839-8682

Asian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE/888-274-8683

Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US/844-925-5287

Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting
Key Dates

The last day to vote in the general midterm elections is on November 3, 2026.

  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2026

  • VOTE-BY-MAIL REQUEST DEADLINE: October 22, 2026 (by 5 p.m.)

  • EARLY VOTING PERIOD: By law, early voting must be held for at least eight days. The mandatory early voting period for the midterm elections is October 24-31, 2026.

NOTE: Each county’s supervisor of elections may offer more days of early voting. Check with your local supervisor of elections to determine if additional days of early voting are available in your county. For more information about early voting, visit the Florida Division of Elections webpage on Early Voting or your local supervisor of elections office.

Additional Voting Resources
Additional Voting Resources

Check out these nonpartisan resources for information this election year.

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