Important Dates

• Voter Registration deadline:
  • Monday, July 20, 2026
• Deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot to be mailed:
  • Sarasota: Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
  • Manatee: Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
• Deadline to return Vote-by-Mail Ballot
  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (7:00 p.m.)

Drop Off Ballots

Sarasota County: TBD

Manatee County: TBD

Sample Ballots

Sarasota County: TBD

Manatee County: TBD

Early Voting

If you wish to cast ballots sooner than Election Day, please use the information below for available locations in the county you reside.

Sarasota County: CLICK HERE

Sarasota County Early Voting schedule is to be announced.

Manatee County: CLICK HERE

Manatee County Early Voting schedule is to be announced.

Election Day

Polls open Tuesday, August 18, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and close promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Sarasota County Voters Polling Location:

Precinct 201
Longboat Key Town Hall
501 Bay Isles Road
Longboat Key

Manatee County Voters Polling Location:

Precinct 309
Longboat Island Chapel
6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key