Duval County residents, pay attention: Here is how and where to vote

DUANEWS | October 20, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Early voting officially began Tuesday, October 20, across Duval County, giving registered voters nearly two weeks to cast their ballots before the November 3 general election.

The Duval County Supervisor of Elections has confirmed that 24 early voting locations will operate throughout the county, including sites in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Residents can vote at any designated early voting location in Duval County, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct.

When Can You Vote?

Early voting runs from October 20 through November 1, 2026. Voting hours vary depending on the date.

Dates	Voting hours
October 20–23	8 AM – 6 PM
October 24–25	9 AM – 5 PM
October 26–30	7 AM – 7 PM
October 31 – November 1	9 AM – 5 PM

All times are Eastern Time.

Where Can Duval County Residents Vote?

There are 24 early voting locations. Residents can choose whichever location is most convenient.

Westside and Northwest Jacksonville

• Argyle Branch Library — 7973 Old Middleburg Road S.
• Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library — 6887 103rd Street
• Bradham and Brooks Branch Library — 1755 Edgewood Avenue W.
• Dallas Graham Branch Library — 2304 N. Myrtle Avenue
• EWU Schell-Sweet Community Center — 1697 Kings Road
• Legends Community Center — 5130 Soutel Drive
• West Branch Library — 1425 Chaffee Road S.

Downtown, Riverside and Central Jacksonville

• Balis Community Center — 1513 La Salle Street
• Supervisor of Elections — 105 E. Monroe Street
• Willow Branch Library — 2875 Park Street
• University Park Branch Library — 3435 University Boulevard N.

Southside, Mandarin and Beaches

• FSCJ Deerwood Center — 9911 Old Baymeadows Road
• Holiday Inn Bartram Park South — 13934 Village Lake Circle
• Mandarin Branch Library — 3330 Kori Road
• South Mandarin Branch Library — 12125 San Jose Boulevard
• Pablo Creek Regional Library — 13295 Beach Boulevard
• Regency Square Branch Library — 9900 Regency Square Boulevard
• Southeast Regional Library — 10599 Deerwood Park Boulevard
• Southside Community Center — 10080 Beach Boulevard
• Police Athletic League — 3450 Monument Road
• Beaches Branch Library — 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach
• Jacksonville Beach Community Center & Exhibit Hall — 2508 South Beach Parkway, Jacksonville Beach

North Jacksonville

• Highlands Regional Library — 1826 Dunn Avenue
• Oceanway Community Center — 12215 Sago Avenue W.

Voters are encouraged to check the official elections website before traveling to confirm locations and hours.

What Do You Need to Bring?

Florida law requires voters to present a current, valid identification document containing a photograph and signature.

Accepted identification includes a Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, U.S. passport, military identification, student identification and several other forms of identification permitted by state law.

If a photo ID does not include a signature, voters may present an additional accepted document containing their signature.

Eligible voters who do not have the required identification may still be able to cast a provisional ballot under Florida election procedures.

Can You Vote by Mail?

Yes. Eligible registered voters may request a vote-by-mail ballot.

However, an important deadline is approaching: Thursday, October 22, at 5 PM Eastern Time, is the deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to you.

Completed vote-by-mail ballots must reach the Supervisor of Elections by 7 PM on Election Day, November 3.

Secure ballot intake stations are available inside designated early voting locations during voting hours.

Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be dropped off at regular Election Day precincts.

What Happens on November 3?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Polling places will be open from 7 AM until 7 PM.

Unlike early voting, residents voting on Election Day must visit their assigned polling location.

Voters should verify their registration status and assigned precinct before heading to the polls.

Where to Get Official Information

Residents with questions can contact the Duval County Supervisor of Elections at 904-255-VOTE (8683).

Official website: www.duvalelections.gov

The elections office also provides information about voter registration, polling locations, sample ballots and voting by mail.

Important Reminder for Duval County Residents

Early voting offers registered voters the flexibility to cast their ballots before Election Day, including on weekends.

With 24 locations available across the county, voters have several options to choose from.

Early voting ends November 1, and Election Day is November 3. Residents should verify their information, bring the required identification and check voting hours before visiting a polling location.

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