Early voting for the 2026 General Election has commenced across Florida, with Volusia County, home to Deltona residents, opening its polling places on Monday, October 19, 2026. Voters in Volusia County can cast their ballots early through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Early voting locations in Volusia County will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. These details were provided by Supervisor of Election offices, which also noted that each county will have several early voting locations available to voters.
For those planning to participate in the general election, several key deadlines have already passed or are approaching. The final day to register to vote for this general election was October 5. Residents unsure of their registration status can verify it by visiting registertovoteflorida.gov. An active voter registration indicates that an individual is eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
Mail-in ballots also have specific timelines that voters must observe. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the general election is October 22. It is crucial for all mail-in ballots to be received by the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, which falls on November 3, to be counted. Voters are advised to plan accordingly to ensure their ballots arrive on time.
While Volusia County's early voting period spans from October 19 to October 31, with daily hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the statewide early voting schedule varies by county. This week marks the beginning of early voting for many Florida counties, with some starting on Monday and others on Tuesday. Supervisor of Election offices in various counties have outlined their specific dates and times for early voting.
In Brevard County, early voting runs from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Hours are set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Flagler County residents can utilize early voting from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Saturday, October 31, 2026, with polling places open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Similarly, Lake County's early voting period also extends from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Saturday, October 31, 2026, with uniform daily hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marion County's early voting period commences slightly later, beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, and concluding on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Voters there can cast their ballots daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Further south, Orange County offers a longer early voting window, from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Osceola County follows an identical schedule, with early voting available from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, and daily hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Seminole County also provides an extended early voting period, running from Monday, October 19, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Polling hours in Seminole County are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Sumter County has a distinct early voting schedule, beginning Saturday, October 24, 2026, and ending Saturday, October 31, 2026, with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
These varying schedules underscore the importance for voters to confirm the specific details for their county through their respective Supervisor of Elections offices. The General Election is set for November 3.
