2026 Florida early voting guide for Miami-Dade and Broward: Dates, hours, locations and requirements

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began this Monday in several Florida counties, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots in person ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.Although early voting has begun in some parts of the state, the dates, hours and locations vary by county.Under Florida law, all counties must offer early voting from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 31, but local election officials can extend that period.In Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, early voting runs from Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, providing voters with 14 consecutive days to cast their ballots. In Monroe County, early voting runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 31.Unlike Election Day, when voters must go to their assigned polling place, registered Floridians can vote at any designated early voting location within the county where they are registered.Here's what Florida voters need to know about early voting dates, identification requirements, polling locations and