JULY 2026

Plan Your Vote

Examples of 2026 Primary Election Republican, Democrat, and NPA sample ballots

It’s time to plan your vote for the 2026 Primary. This is an election that everyone votes in and some of your elected representatives will be decided during this election. (Take a minute to look up your sample ballot now!)

Do you plan to vote by mail?

If you submitted a Vote By Mail request after December 2024, watch your mail. We've already fulfilled more than 130,000 requests. If you haven’t submitted your request, there’s still time. You must request a Vote By Mail ballot to receive one, and the deadline to request one for this election is 5 PM August 6^th.

Once you’ve marked your ballot, you may drop it in the mail (no postage needed) or drop it off in person. I have Secure Ballot Intake Stations available at all my offices during business hours and at all my Early Vote sites during Early Voting hours. Don’t forget to seal, sign and date the envelope!

Vote By Mail ballots must be in my office by 7 PM August 18^th to be counted. They cannot be accepted at Election Day polling places but can be surrendered if you prefer to vote in person.

Or do you plan to vote in person?

If you like to vote in person, you have options!

Early Voting: August 3 - 16, 10 AM - 6 PM

Pick the time and place that works best for you. You can plan to vote at any of the 27 Early Vote sites in Hillsborough County anytime during the Early Voting period (even on the weekends!).

Election Day: August 18, 7 AM - 7 PM

Election Day is your LAST chance to vote. On Election Day, you must vote in your assigned polling place.

Visit VoteHillsborough.gov to find your polling location, or give us a call at (813) 744-5900.

What to Expect When Voting in Person

Map showing the steps a voter takes when voting in person

Voting in person is safe and secure. Outside of every site, there is a 150-foot “no solicitation zone.” All campaigning has to take place outside of that area.

A group of poll workers have been trained to help you have a great experience voting.

One poll worker is stationed outside to monitor the no solicitation zone, and another poll worker – the clerk – is inside managing everything.

When you go inside, you’ll check in, get your ballot, mark your ballot, and put it in a scanner to be tabulated. If you’re not sure what to do, ask a poll worker. They are there to guide and assist you throughout the process.

A poll watcher may also be there to observe the site on behalf of a candidate or political party. Poll watchers can’t talk to voters but will go to the clerk if they have any concerns about activities in the polling place.

Only poll workers, poll watchers, voters, and voters' children are allowed in the polling room.

One last reminder – don’t forget your 'I Voted' sticker on the way out!

What to Bring When Voting in Person

List of acceptable photo IDs for Florida voters as of 2026

If you are voting in person, you will need to bring one or two forms of current identification with your photo and signature to the polling place. You must have the cards with you – pictures of ID cannot be accepted. If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature. If you forget your ID, you may vote a provisional ballot, which will later be evaluated by the Canvassing Board for eligibility.

I also encourage you to bring your sample ballot with you to the polls, marked with notes on how you plan to vote. That way, you can take time to consider your voting decisions before you get to the polling place and use your sample ballot for reference once you are there. Sample ballots will be sent out soon to registered voters who did not request a Vote By Mail ballot. You can also find your sample ballot at VoteHillsborough.gov/SampleBallot.

Independence Day Celebrations

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office van at 4th of July parade

Another year, another round of fantastic 4^th of July parades in Lutz and Temple Terrace. We enjoyed handing out fans and celebrating our country’s 250^th!

Community Connections

The Last Word

If you’re not already registered to vote in Florida, time is running out for this election! The deadline to register to vote or change your party for the Primary Election is July 20^th. Please help me spread the word.

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