The 2026 Election
This year, all 120 seats in the State House and the State Senate are up for election. Florida voters will also weigh in on key federal races, including a U.S. Senate seat and all 28 of the state’s U.S. House of Representatives seats, alongside the race for Governor and the entire Florida Cabinet.
With the primary elections now behind us, the next date to remember is Monday, October 5: the deadline to register to vote in the general election. Check out our 2026 Voter Guide for dates and links, as well as printables you can share with friends, colleagues, or families you serve.
We believe Florida's future depends on giving every child the opportunity to thrive. Elections help determine who will make decisions that affect children, families, and communities--starting with our next Governor. Your voice matters. Your vote matters.
Register
To vote in Florida's general election, make sure you've registered by October 5, 2026.
Register to vote here.
Election Dates:
GENERAL ELECTION
ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 3
On this day, you can vote for anyone on the ballot—Republican, Democrat, or Independent. This is your opportunity to choose the local, state, gubernatorial, and federal leaders who will represent your community and champion the birth-to-five issues you care about.
How to Vote
EARLY VOTING
General Election: October 24-31, 2026
VOTE BY MAIL
- To request a mail-in ballot, you must submit a request to your county Supervisor of Elections either by mail, email, in person, or over the phone at least 12 days before the date of the election in which you plan to vote.
- For your ballot to be counted, it must arrive by mail before 7 pm on election day or be put in a designated drop box at an early voting site or at the Supervisor of Elections’ office.
ON ELECTION DAY
Go vote!
To find your voting precinct or polling location, follow this link.
Engaging in the Conversation
Ask Your Candidates
If you have a chance to engage with candidates running for local office, here are key questions you might ask:
- What do you think are the biggest issues for families with young children, and how would you address them?
- What would you do to improve maternal and infant health in Florida?
- What would you propose to increase access to high-quality, affordable child care options for families?
Most importantly, share your personal story. When our elected leaders understand more about the lives of their constituents, they can make better decisions.
See Candidates
Find who wants to represent you in the State House and Senate here.
Find the gubernatorial candidates here.
