FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Voter Registration Deadline for the 2026 General Election is Monday

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (October 2, 2026) — The voter registration deadline for the 2026 General Election is Monday, October 5, 2026.

Election Day for the General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Any individual who would like to participate in the General Election must be registered to vote by the October 5 deadline.

If you are not yet registered to vote, there are numerous ways to register:

• Online: The online voter registration portal — found at VoteAlachua.gov — is a safe and secure option for voter registration. You will need a valid Florida State ID (Florida Driver's License number/Florida ID Card number) and the last four digits of your social security number.
• In person: The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office, which is located at 515 N. Main St. on the third floor, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voter registration forms can also be completed and turned in at any Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Office or any Alachua County Public Library, but must be turned in by the October 5 deadline.
• By mail: Forms are available online at VoteAlachua.gov. Completed forms must be postmarked no later than the October 5 deadline.

Already registered voters are encouraged to verify and update their voter registration information. This can be done at VoteAlachua.gov, by calling 352-374-5252, or by visiting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office in person. Voters are encouraged to make any changes to their voter registration in advance of Election Day as changes could impact a voter's assigned polling place.

For more information on registering to vote or making changes to your voter registration, please contact the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252.