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Who Can Vote?
The deadline to register to vote in this election is July 20, 2026
Florida is a closed primary state. That means you may only vote in a partisan contest in a Primary election is you are registered member of that political party. Political Party affiliation changes must be submitted 29 days prior to the Primary Election. If you’re not sure what party affiliation you are registered with, you can:
- Look up your voter information and see what party affiliation you are registered with
- Check the party affiliation listed on your Voter Information Card
- Call our office at (941) 741-3823
Three Ways to Vote
Vote by Mail
Voted ballots must be in the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. You must request a Vote By Mail ballot to receive one. Visit this page for more information about Vote By Mail.
Early Voting
Early Voting Dates and Times to be Announced
Election Day
August 18 | 7 AM to 7 PM
To vote in person on Election Day, you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct.
Sample Ballot
Sample Ballot is not available yet (PDF)
Check Your Voter Status
- Review and update your voter registration information
- Look at your personalized sample ballot (when available)
- Check your Vote By Mail requests
- Track your Vote By Mail ballot to see when it went out and when it was received by our office
- Find out where you vote on Election Day
- See your voter activity for the past 12 months
Election Files
Canvassing Board Schedule
- August 4, 2026 – 9am Canvassing board meeting: – Logic and Accuracy test of the tabulating equipment, reporting software, and automated independent audit system to be used during the 2026 Primary Election. Immediately following, canvass of Vote By Mail Ballots
- August 14, 2026 – 9am Canvassing board meeting: Canvassing of Vote by Mail Ballots
- August 18, 2026 – Election Day: Canvassing board will convene at 4:00pm
- August 20, 2026 – 4pm Canvassing board meeting: Canvass of Provisional Ballots / Canvass Vote By Mail Ballots / Certification of Election Results; immediately following, Post-Election Certification Automated Independent Audit
Dates & Deadlines
- July 20, 2026 – Last day to register to vote and change party affiliation
- August 6, 2026 – Last day to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot
- August 18, 2026 – Election Day: Polls open 7am to 7pm
- August 20, 2026 – 5pm Deadline to for Provisional Documentation or VBM Cure affidavit
Scott Farrington
Supervisor of Elections, Manatee County
Address
600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 108
Bradenton FL 34205
Mailing
PO Box 1000
Bradenton FL 34206-1000
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