Bay County vote-by-mail request deadline is Oct. 22; early voting ends Oct. 31
Bay County voters have until 5 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, to request a mail ballot, and early voting runs through Oct. 31.
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The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election in Bay County, Florida, is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections website. Early voting in Bay County began Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Saturday, Oct. 31.
Dates and hours below are as of Oct. 20, 2026, from the Bay County Supervisor of Elections homepage.
When is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Bay County?
The Bay County Supervisor of Elections lists 5 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, as the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election. The office’s website has a “Request a Mail Ballot” page and a “Track My Ballot” page. The homepage text we reviewed does not explain how to submit a request, so check that page or contact the office before the deadline.
What are the early voting dates and hours in Bay County?
Bay County early voting for the 2026 general election runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The Bay County Supervisor of Elections says the hours are:
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Supervisor of Elections office | 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| All other early voting locations | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
In a post announcing the start of early voting, the office says there are eight locations. The homepage text we reviewed does not list them. The office links its early voting page for the list.
When does the Bay County Canvassing Board meet to process mail ballots?
The Bay County Canvassing Board has two meetings listed for processing mail ballots, both at 8:30 a.m.:
| Date | What the Supervisor of Elections says will happen |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | Begin the canvass of vote-by-mail ballots, scan them into the audit system, and duplicate ballots as needed |
| Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 | Continue the canvass of vote-by-mail ballots, scan them into the audit system, and duplicate ballots as needed |
The office also posts a public notice titled “2026 General Election Canvassing Board Schedule” that is dated Nov. 14, 2026. The homepage text does not say what that date covers.
How many registered voters does Bay County have for the general election?
Bay County had 128,668 active registered voters when the books closed on Oct. 5, 2026, according to the Supervisor of Elections. By party, that is 75,461 Republicans, 24,029 Democrats and 29,178 voters registered with other affiliations. Adding the three party figures on the office’s homepage gives the same 128,668 total.
What is the date of the general election?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Bay County Supervisor of Elections lists a “Where Do I Vote?” section on its site with early voting and Election Day locations.
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Questions and answers
- What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Bay County, Florida?
- The deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections.
- When does early voting end in Bay County, Florida?
- Early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Supervisor of Elections office and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all other locations, according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections.
- How many registered voters are in Bay County, Florida?
- Bay County had 128,668 active registered voters when the books closed on Oct. 5, 2026, according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections.
