November 3, 2026 - General Election

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Important Dates

Voter Registration deadline:
- Monday, October 5, 2026
Deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot to be mailed:
- Sarasota: Thursday, October 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
- Manatee: Thursday, October 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
Deadline to return Vote-by-Mail Ballot
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (7:00 p.m.)

Drop Off Ballots

Sarasota County: TBD

Manatee County: TBD

Sarasota County: CLICK HERE

Manatee County: CLICK HERE

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 Early Voting schedule is Monday, October 19 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., daily.

Sarasota County Early Voting Locations: CLICK HERE

Manatee County Early Voting schedule is to be announced.

Manatee County Early Voting Locations: CLICK HERE

Polls open Tuesday, November 3, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and close promptly at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

CLICK HERE to register or update your information online!

Can I obtain an absentee ballot?
Yes. If you are unable to go to the polls on election day and wish to vote by absentee ballot, you may call the Supervisor of Elections Office in Manatee County at (941) 741-3823 or the Sarasota County at (941) 861-8600 for full information on voting by absentee ballot. You may also request an absentee ballot on-line at the following site:
- Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
- Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
How do I become a registered voter?

To become a registered voter you must complete a FloridaVoter Registration Application. This application is available at Town Hall located at, 501 Bay Isles Road, or by visiting the Supervisors of Elections Office in Manatee County or Sarasota County.

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