The 2026 general election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026—and as of today, Oct. 19, early voting has started in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This year, Floridians will choose a new governor, attorney general and U.S. senator, as well as vote in races for state representation, circuit court judges and more.   

Unlike Election Day, when voters must go to their assigned polling place, early voting allows voters to cast their ballots at any open polling location. 

Registered voters must present current and valid signature/photo ID at any designated early voting site prior to voting.

For more information, go to:

• Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections (Sarasota County voters)
• Manatee County Supervisor of Elections (Manatee County voters)

Where to Vote Early in Sarasota County

Dates and Times:

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily

Sarasota Elections Office (Terrace Building)

2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota

Venice Elections Office (R.L. Anderson Admin. Center)

4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

New Location!

North Port Elections Office (North Port Village)

14277 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port

North Sarasota Library

2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota

Fruitville Library

100 Apex Road, Sarasota

Colonial Oaks Park

5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota

New Location!

Twin Lakes Park (Community Building)

6700 Clark Road, Sarasota

Gulf Gate Library

7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota

Osprey Library

337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Venice Library

300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice

Shannon Staub Library

4675 Career Lane, North Port

Where to Vote Early in Manatee County

Dates and Times:

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily

Supervisor of Elections Office

600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton

GT Bray Park

5502 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton

John Marble Recreation Center

3675 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch Library

16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. 

Palmetto Library

923 Sixth St. W., Palmetto

Parrish Fire District Station No. 2

3804 N. Rye Road

Rocky Bluff Library

6750 U.S. Highway 301, Ellenton