Beginning this week, voters across Florida will begin heading to the polls as early voting kicks off for the 2026 General Election.
Some Florida counties begin early voting on Monday, Oct. 19, but in Northeast Florida, early voting in Duval County kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with more than 20 voting sites available. St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties will follow.
Here’s when and where you can cast your ballot early in Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties, 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.
Early voting hours at Duval County polling for the 2026 general election
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
Early voting sites 2026: Where to vote early in St. Johns County
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.
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
Early voting sites 2026: Where to vote early in Clay County
General election early voting in Clay County will take place from Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Find early voting locations near you:
- Eagle Landing Residents Club: 3975 Eagle Landing Pkwy, Orange Park, FL 32065
- Health Department in Fleming Island Bldg: 600 1845 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003
- Keystone Heights City Hall: 555 S Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Middleburg Civic Center: 2102 Palmetto St, Middleburg, FL 32068
- Orange Park Library: 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
- Supervisor of Elections Office: 500 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- Thrasher-Horne Conference Center: 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065
Early voting sites 2026: Where to vote early in Nassau County
General election early voting in Nassau County will take place from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Find early voting locations near you:
- Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center: 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Hilliard Community Center: 37177 Pecan St, Hilliard FL 32046
- James S. Page Governmental Complex: 96135 Nassau Plc, Yulee, FL 32097
- Walter Junior Boatright County Building: 45401 N Mickler St, Callahan FL 32011
- Yulee Sports Complex: 86142 Goodbread Rd, Yulee FL 32097
When is the deadline to ask for 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.
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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