On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Florida will hold the United States midterm elections, during which representatives to the federal Congress and various state offices, including the governor, will be elected.
To vote in person, registered voters must present a current and valid photo identification with a signature, according to the Florida Division of Elections. Those who do not have the required documents may cast a provisional ballot.
What forms of identification does Florida accept?
The Florida driver's license is one of the most common options, but state legislation also accepts the following documents:
- Florida driver's license or identification card.
- United States Passport.
- Debit or credit card.
- Military or student identification.
- Identification of a retirement center or neighborhood association.
- Identification of public assistance.
- Health identification card for veterans issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Florida concealed carry weapon license, issued in accordance with state law.
- Identification of government employee, whether federal, state, county, or municipal.
The voter must provide both a photograph and a signature. If the document with the photograph does not include the signature, they may present another valid document that does. For example, a student ID with a photograph accompanied by a credit card with a signature.
The voter information card is not a valid form of identification for voting, although it can be used to check registration details and locate the assigned voting center.
What happens if you arrive without identification?
A registered voter who arrives without the required identification may vote using a provisional ballot. They do not automatically forfeit their right to vote for not having the document.
If the only reason for issuing that provisional ballot is the lack of identification, the voter does not need to present additional documentation, as long as they meet the requirements to vote in the corresponding precinct and their signature matches the one on the electoral register.
The corresponding electoral board will verify the signature and determine if the ballot can be counted.
If the signature is missing or does not match the registered one, the voter can correct the issue using the DS-DE 210 form, along with the required identification documentation. The county election supervisor must receive it by 5:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 5.
The procedure and the form can be consulted on the official Frequently Asked Questions page of the Florida Division of Elections.
Key dates before November 3rd
The mandatory early voting period in Florida began on October 24 and extends until Saturday, October 31. However, some counties offer additional days, including Sunday, November 1.
Before going to vote early, it is advisable to check the dates, times, and available locations on the site of the elections supervisor for each county.
On Tuesday, November 3, polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Those in line at the time of closing will be able to exercise their right to vote.
The regular deadline to request a mail-in ballot expired on October 22, while the regular registration period for new voters for this election closed on October 5.
In Miami-Dade, registered voters can vote early at any of the 28 designated centers, without being limited to their usual precinct.
On November 3rd, however, they must go to the polling center that corresponds to them based on their residence.
Nearly 2.8 million Floridians have already voted
Early participation has been high. According to official statistics compiled on the morning of October 26, almost 2.8 million Floridians had cast their votes: approximately 1.4 million by mail and 1.38 million through early in-person voting.
In Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe, the combined participation exceeded 416,000 votes as of October 25.
Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade's election supervisor, emphasized participation, though she insisted on the need for more citizens to head to the polls: "Participation has been good; it could be better. We need everyone to get out and vote."
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