How to Vote in Florida
“In God We Trust”
Capital: Tallahassee
Nickname: The Sunshine State
Admitted: 1845 (27th state)
Electoral Votes: 30
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Flower: Orange Blossom
Registration Deadline
29 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Photo ID requested
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes
30
Voter Registration in Florida
The voter registration deadline in Florida is 29 days before Election Day.
Florida offers online voter registration.
Florida does not have automatic voter registration.
In Florida, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in Florida
Florida requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.
Early Voting in Florida
Yes — Florida offers early voting.
Begins at least 10 days before Election Day; counties may offer up to 15 days
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Florida
Absentee and mail-in voting in Florida: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot; requests valid for one general election cycle
Polling Hours in Florida
Polls in Florida are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Florida
Felony voting rights in Florida: Varies by offense.