Florida's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mail ballot requests close Oct. 22; early voting runs at least Oct. 24-31. Elections office: 561-656-6200.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Dates and rules come from the Florida Division of Elections. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections’ website, votepalmbeach.gov, was blocking our automated checks; call 561-656-6200 to confirm county sites and hours. This page is strictly factual and endorses no candidate or position.
Florida’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Elections in Palm Beach County are run by the county Supervisor of Elections, not the city. Boca Raton voters can vote by mail, during early voting at any county early voting site, or at their assigned polling place on Election Day.
Who to call
- Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections: 561-656-6200, votepalmbeach.gov
- Florida Division of Elections: voter information and lookups
- Polling place lookup: Florida voter precinct lookup, then choose Palm Beach County
Key dates for Nov. 3
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Registration deadline (passed) |
| Thursday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m. | Last day to ask for a mail ballot to be mailed |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 31 | Early voting, required statewide |
| Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 | The widest window a county may offer for early voting |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Election Day at your assigned polling place |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. | Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections |
Source: the Division of Elections’ 2026 election dates and early voting rules. The state requires early voting from the 10th day through the third day before the election, at least 8 hours a day. Supervisors may add days starting as early as the 15th day and ending on the second day before. Palm Beach County’s early voting sites, days and hours are set by the Supervisor of Elections; you may vote at any early voting site in the county.
Registering
The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election was Oct. 5. You can still register, or update your address or name, for later elections at the state’s RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov site or through the Supervisor of Elections. If you moved within Palm Beach County, update your address so you are sent to the right polling place.
Voting by mail
From the Division of Elections’ vote-by-mail page:
- Ask the Supervisor of Elections for a ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, online or in writing. You need your Florida driver’s license or ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Your voted ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark does not count. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing it at least a week ahead.
- You can also drop it at a secure ballot intake station at an early voting site during early voting hours, or deliver it to a Supervisor of Elections office.
- Check your ballot’s status with the state’s vote-by-mail lookup.
What to bring
A current photo ID with your signature, according to the Division of Elections’ Election Day page. Any one of these works:
- Florida driver’s license or Florida ID card
- U.S. passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military, student, retirement center or neighborhood association ID
- Public assistance ID or Veterans Health ID card
- Concealed weapon license
- A federal, state, county or city government employee ID
If the photo ID has no signature, you will be asked for a second ID with one. Without proper ID you can still cast a provisional ballot, which counts if your signature matches your registration record.
On the ballot
Your sample ballot is on the Supervisor of Elections’ website. Among the items, Palm Beach County voters will decide whether the School District of Palm Beach County may keep levying 1 mill of property tax for school operations from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031. The ballot question is on the district’s referendum page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 general election? Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can I still register for Nov. 3? No. The deadline was Oct. 5.
When is early voting? At least Oct. 24-31 statewide; the county may add days from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1. Call 561-656-6200.
What is the mail ballot request deadline? 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
What ID do I need? A current photo ID with signature, such as a Florida driver’s license or a U.S. passport.
What this means for you
- Request a mail ballot before Oct. 22, and return it well before Nov. 3.
- Early voting lets you use any county site, not just the one nearest home.
- Bring photo ID with a signature.
Related: schools guide, property taxes and who to call at City Hall.
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