Florida
Population
21,477,737
Voting-Age Pop.
14,724,113
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 5, 2020
The deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before that election.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
A voter must first be registered to vote before he or she can request a vote-by-mail ballot.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
The early voting period must start at least on the 10th day before the election and end on the 3rd day before the election (Oct 24 to Oct 31.)
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
The deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before that election.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
Whether during early voting or on Election Day, you will be asked to provide at the polls a valid photo ID with signature. If you do not bring proper ID, you can still vote a provisional ballot. As long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct, your provisional ballot will count provided the signature on your provisional ballot matches the signature in your registration record.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - dos.myflorida.com
Federal
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US Passport
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Military Identification
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Veteran Health Identification Card
Issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
State
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Florida Driver’s License
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Florida Identification Card
Issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Local
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Retirement Center Identification
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Neighborhood Association Identification
Other
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Debit or Credit Card
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Student Identification
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Public Assistance Identification
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License to Carry a Concealed Weapon or Firearm
Issued pursuant to s. 790.06
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Employee Identification Card
Issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the federal government, the state, a county, or a municipality
Additional Voting Resources
Voter eligibility Voting accessibility Military/overseas voting Additional rules & requirementsCovid-19 Voting Resources
Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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