Early voting in Bay, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties: 2026 election guide
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Here is when and where you can vote early in each county we cover, with hours, mail ballot deadlines and what to bring.
Early voting by county
| County | Early voting | Hours | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County, FL |
Oct. 19-31 | Every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the main elections office opens at 8:30 a.m. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (main elections office 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). |
| Okaloosa County, FL |
Oct. 19-31 | Every day, including the weekends, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Santa Rosa County, FL |
Oct. 19-31 | Every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Walton County, FL |
Oct. 19-31 | Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Mail ballots and Election Day
Florida. 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, is the deadline for the Supervisor of Elections to receive a request to mail you a ballot. Your mail ballot must reach the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. A postmark is not enough. You can also drop it off at the elections office or at an early voting site while early voting is open. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Nov. 3. Florida Division of Elections.
Questions voters ask about early voting
When is the 2026 general election?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
When does early voting start in Bay County, Florida?
Early voting in Bay County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 8 sites. Hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the main elections office opens at 8:30 a.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Okaloosa County, Florida?
Early voting in Okaloosa County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 5 sites. Hours: every day, including the weekends, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Santa Rosa County, Florida?
Early voting in Santa Rosa County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 6 sites. Hours: every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Walton County, Florida?
Early voting in Walton County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 4 sites. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.