Bay County canvassing after Election Day: key dates for provisional and mail ballots
Bay County's Canvassing Board meets Nov. 5, Nov. 8 and Nov. 13 to process late ballots, run any required recount and canvass overseas ballots.
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Bay County‘s Canvassing Board has three scheduled meetings after the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections website. The meetings handle ballots that need extra review before official results are filed.
When are the Bay County canvassing board meetings after the 2026 general election?
The Supervisor of Elections lists these dates:
| Date | Time | What the board will do |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov. 5 | 5:01 p.m. | Process provisional ballots and vote-by-mail ballots referred for signature defects |
| Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. | Conduct a recount if one is required and produce a second unofficial set of results |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | 5:01 p.m. | Canvass overseas ballots received within 10 days of the election under Florida Statutes section 101.0695(5), and file official results |
What do the canvassing meetings cover?
The Nov. 5 meeting covers two kinds of ballots: provisional ballots, which are cast when a voter’s eligibility must be checked, and mail ballots that were set aside because of a signature problem. The Nov. 13 meeting covers ballots from overseas voters.
The website’s listing does not include vote totals, so this article does not report results.
Where will the canvassing meetings be held?
The listing does not give a location for the meetings. Check the Supervisor of Elections website before the meeting dates for the location and whether the meetings are open to the public.
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Questions and answers
- When are the Bay County canvassing board meetings after the 2026 general election?
- The Bay County Canvassing Board is scheduled to meet on Nov. 5, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., on Nov. 8 at 9 a.m., and on Nov. 13 at 5:01 p.m., according to the Bay County Supervisor of Elections website.
- What does the Bay County canvassing board do on Nov. 5?
- On Nov. 5, the board will process provisional ballots and vote-by-mail ballots that were referred to it for signature defects, according to the Supervisor of Elections website.
