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UpdateFloridaSaturday, October 31, 2026

Hillsborough County prepared polling sites for Tuesday election

This page covers preparations for Election Day in Hillsborough County, Florida, as the early voting period neared its end.

Reporting by
ABC Action News (WFTS)
“Hillsborough County elections office preps for Tuesday as early voting window nears its end”, Saturday, October 31, 2026
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What happened

Elections Supervisor Craig Latimer said more than 2,000 poll workers were ready to assist voters. Latimer noted that Tuesday voters must go to their designated precinct and that the ballot included six amendments. Early voting continued Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., after which in-person voting resumed Tuesday with a valid ID required.1

232
polling sites in Hillsborough County1
more than 2,000
poll workers ready in Hillsborough County1
six
amendments on the ballot1
What it means in Florida

What this meant for Florida voters

Early voting in Florida runs at least from Saturday October 24 through Saturday October 31, 2026, and some counties add more days.2

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in 1 day
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 22 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  4. Sat, Oct 31 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · 1 day
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 16 · 14 days
    County/Local certification
  7. Tue, Nov 17 · 15 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

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The answers behind this
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Sources

  1. ABC Action News (WFTS), https://tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/hillsborough-county-elections-office-preps-for-tuesday-as-early-voting-window-nears-its-end · Saturday, October 31, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Florida Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/florida/

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