Secure Ballot Intake Stations in each of our Early Voting locations

Early Voting gives you the flexibility to vote when and where it's most convenient for you. Early Voting dates, times and locations vary by county. As long as you're registered to vote in Hillsborough County, you can vote in any Early Voting site we have open. This is different from Election Day voting, when you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct.

Early Voting gives you the flexibility to vote when and where it's most convenient for you. Early Voting dates, times and locations vary by county. As long as you're registered to vote in Hillsborough County, you can vote in any Early Voting site we have open. This is different from Election Day voting, when you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct. 2026 General Election Early Voting Dates October 19 through November 1, 2026 7 AM to 7 PM Scroll down to the Where to Go section to use our interactive Early Voting location tool. You can see the sites on a map and organize the list to find the shortest wait times or the sites closest to you. You can also print a list of locations here: 2026 Early Voting Locations (PDF) What to Bring to the Voting Site Please bring one or two forms of current identification that include your signature and photo. You must have the cards with you - pictures of ID cannot be accepted. If you forget your ID, you may vote a provisional ballot, which will later be evaluated by the Canvassing Board for eligibility. Acceptable Photo ID for Voting Florida Driver License Florida ID Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles U.S. Passport Debit or Credit Card Military ID Student ID Retirement Center ID Neighborhood Association ID Public Assistance ID Veteran Health ID (issued by VA) Concealed Weapon License (issued pursuant to s. 790.06) Government Employee ID If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature. We suggest that you bring your sample ballot with you to the polling place, marked with notes on how you plan to vote. That way, you can take time to consider your voting decisions before you get to the polling place and we can keep the lines down for voters. Your Sample Ballot Sample ballots are mailed or emailed to voters, and available on the On the Ballot page of our website. You should review the candidates and issues that will be on your ballot and make your decisions in advance. Please bring a copy of your marked up sample ballot or notes with you for reference, if you need it. If you received a Vote By Mail ballot and want to cast that ballot, you do not have to stand in line or go through the check-in process. Just look for the Secure Ballot Intake Station and drop your ballot off. If you requested a Vote By Mail ballot but have decided to vote in person instead, your Vote By Mail ballot will be canceled and poll workers will print a new ballot for you at the Early Voting site. When You Arrive at the Polls Check in with your valid and current photo and signature ID. Receive your paper ballot and proceed to a privacy booth. Using the black pen provided, completely fill in the oval next to each of your selections. Review your ballot. If you wish to make changes, request another ballot. If you have any questions, ask a poll worker before you insert the ballot in the scanner. Once a ballot has been accepted, it cannot be retrieved. If you are satisfied with your selections: Take your ballot to the optical scanner in the secrecy folder provided. Insert your ballot into the optical scan feeder. The scanner will alert you if your ballot appears blank or if it detects too many votes. You will have the option to either submit the ballot as is or make changes. You are not required to vote in every race or for every issue on the ballot; therefore, the scanner will not alert you of instances in which you did not vote. The scanner will record your votes and your ballot will drop into the locked ballot box. If you need assistance at any time during the voting process, ask a poll worker for assistance. They are trained to guide you through the process and answer your questions.