Local Politics · Orange County
Central Florida Early Voting for 2026 General Election Runs Through Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Early voting for the 2026 General Election began Monday, Oct. 19 in most Central Florida counties, with some starting as late as Thursday, Oct. 22. The voter registration deadline was Oct. 5, and the mail-in ballot request deadline was Oct. 22. Mail-in ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Early voting periods extend through Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 depending on the county, with varying daily hours.