Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline
Last day to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to you.
2026 General Election
Make Your Plan to Vote
Voting by mail, voting early, or voting on Election Day? Here are the important dates and official Lake County resources to help you make a plan.
Early Voting
Lake County early voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Before you vote
Make Sure You’re Ready
Register, review your voter information, and know where to vote before Election Day.
Register to Vote
The deadline for new Florida voters to register for the November 3 General Election is October 5, 2026. You can also use the registration system to update an existing record.
Register or Update →Check Your Registration
Use Lake County’s voter lookup to review your voter information, upcoming elections, sample ballot, voting locations, and vote-by-mail ballot status.
Check Your Information →Find Your Polling Place
Election Day voters must vote at their assigned polling place. Confirm your location before heading out because polling places can change.
Find Your Precinct →Vote by mail
Request Your Ballot
Lake County voters can request a vote-by-mail ballot online, by phone, in person, or with a completed request form. The deadline to request that a ballot be mailed for the November 3 General Election is October 22, 2026.
Use the Lake County Supervisor of Elections website for the official request process and the most current requirements.
Request a Vote-by-Mail BallotWhen your ballot arrives
Complete It and Return It Early
Review the Instructions
Read the ballot and return-envelope instructions before you begin.
Mark Your Ballot
Fill out your ballot carefully and check that your selections are clear.
Sign the Envelope
Place the ballot in the return envelope and sign where required.
Return It Early
Your completed ballot must be received—not merely postmarked—by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Don’t wait until the last minute. If Election Day is approaching, check with LakeVotes for the authorized in-person return options currently available.
Information sourced from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections and last reviewed August 22, 2026.