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. Vote to make your voice heard.
Our elected leaders will make decisions on eligibility and funding for projects and initiatives for you and your children.
Our collective vision for Florida’s early learning system and what it provides children, families, and the community of professionals required to ensure our children’s success.
This vision consists of four key components as laid out in the recommendations of Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap.
Register
To vote in Florida's primary, make sure you've registered to vote or update your party affiliation by July 20, 2026.
To vote in the general election, make sure you've registered by October 5, 2026.
Register to vote here.
Election Dates:
PRIMARY ELECTION
ELECTION DAY: AUGUST 18
Florida is a closed primary state. During the primary election you’ll vote for candidates within your registered party to decide who moves on to the general election.
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
Primary Election: August 8-15, 2026
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.