Ready to vote? Florida voters can head to the polls for the 2026 General Election. Early voting is now open through Sunday, November 1.
Duval County is one of the firstcounties in the Jacksonville area to kick off early voting, with polls opening at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Neighboring counties will open their early voting sites later in the week.
Since early voting dates and hours vary by county, voters are encouraged to check their local Supervisor of Elections website before heading out to vote.
Here’s when and where you can vote early in Duval County and what you’ll need to bring with you.
Key deadlines for the 2026 general election
- The deadline to register to vote has passed: Oct. 5
- Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: Oct. 22
- Early voting period: Oct. 19-Nov. 1 (varies by county across Florida)
- Election Day: Nov. 3
What to bring to the early voting sites in Duval County. See voter requirements
Bring one or two forms of valid and current identification that include your signature and photo.
What qualifies as an acceptable Photo ID for Florida voters?
- Florida driver license
- Florida ID Card (issued by DHSMV)
- U.S. Passport or Passport Card
- Debit or Credit Card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement Center ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Public Assistance ID
- Veteran Health ID (issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Concealed Weapon License (issued pursuant to F.S. 790.06)
- Employee ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.
Under F.S. 101.043, if your photo ID does not have your signature,
you must show another ID with your signature. If you do not have an ID, you can still vote using a provisional ballot. Election officials will review your ballot to determine if your vote can count.
When do early voting polls open in Duval County? See dates and times
Early voting in Duval County starts Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and runs through Sunday, November 1, 2026:
- Tuesday, October 20 - Friday, October 23, 2026: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30, 2026: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting sites 2026: Where to vote early in Duval County
Find an early voting location near you:
- Argyle Branch Library: 7973 Old Middleburg Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32222
- Balis Community Center: 1513 La Salle St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Beaches Branch Library: 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
- Bradham & Brooks Branch Library: 1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library: 6887 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 32210
- Dallas Graham Branch Library: 2304 Myrtle Avenue N, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- EWU Schell-Sweet Resource Wellness Center: 1697 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- FSCJ Deerwood Center: 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Highlands Regional Branch Library: 1826 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Holiday Inn Bartram Park South: 13934 Village Lake Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32258
- Jacksonville Beach Community Center & Exhibit Hall: 2508 S Beach Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- Legends Community Center: 5130 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- Mandarin Branch Library: 3330 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Oceanway Community Center: 12215 Sago Ave W, Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Pablo Creek Regional Library: 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Police Athletic League Monument Campus: 3450 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- Regency Square Branch Library: 9900 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
- South Mandarin Branch Library: 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
- Southeast Regional branch Library: 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Southside Community Center: 10080 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Supervisor of Elections: 105 E Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- University Park Branch Library: 3435 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277
- West Branch Library: 1425 Chaffee Road S, Jacksonville, FL 32221
- Willow Branch Library: 2875 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205
When is the last day to request a mail-in ballot in Florida?
If you're voting by mail, you need to request a vote-by-mail ballot by 5 p.m. Oct. 22.
What amendments are on the 2026 Florida ballot?
Florida voters will face three constitutional amendment proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot. Each needs at least 60% of the vote to be enshrined in the Florida Constitution.
- Amendment 1, 'Budget stabilization funds': Increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of net general revenue among other changes.
- Amendment 2, 'Agritourism from property taxes': Exempt agricultural-related tangible personal property, such as farm equipment or tools, from property taxes.
- Amendment 3, 'Homestead tax exemptions': Increase the homestead tax exemption, decrease the cap on how much the assessed value of non-homestead properties can increase, and limit how municipalities can spend property tax revenue.’
When is Election Day 2026 in Florida?
Election Day for the 2026 General Election, or midterm elections, as they are called, is Nov. 3. Polls are open across Florida from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
For voting information beyond the early voting period, visit your county's election websites
- Nassau County: Voters can find their polling place at the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website.
- Clay County: Voters can find their polling place at the Clay County Supervisor of Elections website.
- Duval County: Voters can find their polling place at the Duval County Supervisor of Elections website.
- St. Johns County: Voters can find their polling place at the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections website.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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