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UpdateFloridaMonday, November 2, 2026

Palm Beach County announced Election Day hours and ID rules for 2026

This page covers Palm Beach County's announcement about polling hours, voter ID requirements, and ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election.

Reporting by
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
“PRESS RELEASE: 2026 General Election Day Voter Information”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

Palm Beach County's 2026 General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polling places open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters must bring a photo and signature ID to their assigned polling place, found via VotePalmBeach.gov or by calling (561) 656-6200. Those without ID may cast a provisional ballot evaluated later by the Canvassing Board.1

What it means in Florida

What Florida voters need to know

Early voting runs at least from Saturday October 24 through Saturday October 31, 2026, and some counties add more days.2 Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.2 The county canvassing board, made up of the supervisor of elections, a county court judge and the chair of the county commission, counts mail ballots, rules on provisional ballots, certifies the county results and reports them to the state.3

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in -1 days
  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 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Tue, Nov 17 · 13 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. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, https://fl-palmbeachcountyelections.civicplus.com/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/304822 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Florida Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/florida/
  3. Bolts, Who counts our elections, https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/who-counts-our-elections/

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