Early voting begins in Central Florida: When and where you can vote

Early voting begins this week in Florida for the 2026 General Election.Some Florida counties begin early voting on Monday, while some will begin on Tuesday.Here's what you need to know about early voting.Am I registered to vote?The deadline to register to vote in the general election was Oct. 5.To check if you're registered to vote, visit registertovoteflorida.gov.An "active" voter registration means you're registered to vote in the upcoming election.When is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot?The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the general election is Oct. 22. All mail-in ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 3) to count.Where to vote early in Central FloridaEach county will have several early voting locations available to voters.Brevard CountyEarly voting dates: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026Early voting hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Supervisor of El