Civic Cheat Sheet
Everything you need to vote in 2026. Registration info, key deadlines, vote-by-mail guides, and a breakdown of who's on your ballot.
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March 10 — Pinellas Municipal Elections

11 cities, 20+ races. Mayors, city commissioners, charter amendments. Polls open 7 AM – 7 PM. No early voting for municipals.

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2026 Midterm Elections

November 3, 2026 — Governor, U.S. Senate, all 28 U.S. House seats, State Legislature, and local races across Florida.

Photo ID Required

Florida requires a photo ID to vote. Acceptable IDs: FL driver's license, FL ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, or neighborhood association ID with photo & signature. If your ID doesn't have a signature, you'll need an additional ID that does.

Vote by Mail

All mail ballot requests expired after the November 2024 election. You need to request a new one for every election cycle. Any registered Florida voter can vote by mail — no excuse needed.

Request a Ballot
Call 727-464-8683 (8am–5pm M–F) or request online
Return Deadline
Must be received by 7 PM on Election Day. Mail it 10+ days early to be safe.
Drop Off In Person
Deliver to any of the 3 Pinellas elections offices.

Check your mail ballot status anytime at votepinellas.gov/check-status

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Every race, every candidate, every deadline — our complete 2026 midterms guide.

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