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UpdateFloridaMonday, November 2, 2026

Polls closed in Florida's 2026 midterm election

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WPBF
“Find your polling location in Florida's 2026 midterm election”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Florida as the state's 2026 midterm elections got underway, with results beginning to flow in live. Races on the ballot include the Florida governor, attorney general, chief financial officer, U.S. Senate, several U.S. House districts, the Mayor of Port St. Lucie, and three statewide amendments. The election covered counties including Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River.1

three
statewide amendments on the ballot1
What it means in Florida

What happens after polls close

County canvassing boards must file official returns by noon on the 13th day after the election, November 16.2 The Elections Canvassing Commission meets at 8 a.m. on November 17, 2026, the 14th day after the election, to certify the results.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. WPBF, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNcHFaaHFsMEhrS0QwNkhTSnBaZTBOQXROMGNUcmNKVXk2c1FUOWFFQ3JiTHBvVUJPbnhnQ3hDUDZWb2RlOVAyakZCSDlXYUt3dk1WNXd2Mm5XSGtjZ1ZwS0IyTHFTanBrbzRqZ2hxaHBsc3ZTN1ctT1JmaGRZeUpnMkRyeEpGV0p4cG1UeFJ4b0I3R0UtRW45MUNB?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. NCSL, Canvass Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/canvass-deadlines
  3. NCSL, Election Certification Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/election-certification-deadlines

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