Florida Elections
Municipal2 weeks
Springfield Municipal Election
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Florida
How to Vote
Registration Deadlines
Register to voteOnline
Monday, March 23, 2026Passed
By Mail
Monday, March 23, 2026Passed
In Person
Monday, March 23, 2026Passed
Voting
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, Florida does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Florida offers online voter registration.To register online in Florida, you are required to provide the last four digits of your Social Security number and the issued date and ID number from your Florida driver license or Florida identification card issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If you don’t have a Florida-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Florida Division of Elections website or contacting your local election office.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show a valid photo ID with signature to vote in Florida.Acceptable forms include: Florida driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles US passport debit or credit card military ID student ID retirement center ID neighborhood association ID public assistance ID veteran health ID issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipalityIf your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record, as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Florida's site. Can I vote early?No, early voting in person before Election Day is not offered in this election. However, you may be eligible to vote an absentee ballot. Find the eligibility requirements for absentee voting and contact your local election office to check if you can visit their office to request and return an absentee ballot in person. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show a valid photo ID with signature to vote in Florida.Acceptable forms include: Florida driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles US passport debit or credit card military ID student ID retirement center ID neighborhood association ID public assistance ID veteran health ID issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipalityIf your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record, as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Mar 23Online:Mar 23By mail (postmarked by):Mar 23Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Apr 10Voting deadlinesIn-person:Apr 21
How do I vote by mail?
In Florida, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Submit a mail ballot request by mail, in person, or by phone to your local election office.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or use a secure ballot intake station. Find the closest secure ballot intake station.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to update your voter registration with your new address.