Ready to vote? Florida voters can head to the polls early for the 2026 General Election starting this week.
In the Jacksonville area, St. Johns County begins early voting on Wednesday, October 21, with polls opening at 8 a.m. and running through Oct. 31.
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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns County? See dates and times
General election early voting in St. Johns County will take place from Wednesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Early voting sites 2026: Where to vote early in St. Johns County
Find early voting locations near you:
- Ponte Vedra Branch Library: 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- The Players Community Senior Ctr, 175 Landrum Ln, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Julington Creek Annex: 725 Flora Branch Blvd, St. Johns, FL 32259
- RiverHouse at RiverTown: 140 Landing St, St. Johns, FL 32259
- St. Johns County Convention Ctr: 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092
- Supervisor of Elections Office: 4455 Avenue A, Suite 101, St. Augustine, FL 32095
- Solomon Calhoun Community Ctr: 1300 Duval St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- St. Augustine Beach City Hall: 2200 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Southeast Branch Library: 6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- W.E. Harris Community Ctr: 400 E. Harris St, Hastings, FL 32145
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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