Leon County general election: Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 at 10 sites. Mail ballot requests by Oct. 22. Elections office: 850-606-8683.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Leon County Supervisor of Elections. This page is factual only; we do not endorse candidates or ballot positions.

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Leon County Supervisor of Elections runs every election in the county, including the city of Tallahassee’s.

Who to call

  • Leon County Supervisor of Elections: 850-606-8683, 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
  • Your polling place and registration: Check Your Info
  • Your sample ballot: Sample Ballot by Address

Storm note: the elections office closed at noon Friday, Oct. 9, for the weather and planned to reopen Monday, Oct. 12, according to its website.

Key dates for Nov. 3

Deadline Date
Register to vote Oct. 5 (passed)
Early voting Monday, Oct. 19, to Sunday, Nov. 1
Request a mail ballot Thursday, Oct. 22
Mail ballot must arrive 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3
Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early voting sites

Any Leon County voter may use any site, from the elections office’s early voting page:

Site Address Hours
Leon County Courthouse 301 S. Monroe St. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Leon County Elections Center 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library 5513 Thomasville Road 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library 2817 S. Adams St. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library 1583 Pedrick Road 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FAMU Efferson Student Union 1628 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Braden Community Center 16387 Blountstown Highway 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FSU Student Union 75 N. Woodward Ave. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lake Jackson Community Center 3840 N. Monroe St. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Woodville Community Center 8000 Old Woodville Road 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Every early voting site has a secure ballot intake station for mail ballots during early voting hours.

Voting by mail

No excuse is needed. Request a ballot by Oct. 22 through the online request form. Return it by mail (postage is prepaid), at the elections office during business hours or at an early voting site’s intake station. You cannot drop a mail ballot at your Election Day polling place. It must arrive by 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Track it with BallotTrax at LeonVotes.gov/BallotTrax, per the vote-by-mail page.

On Election Day

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned neighborhood polling place, according to the Election Day page. Find it on your voter information card or with Check Your Info.

Bring a photo ID with a signature. The Voter ID page accepts a Florida driver’s license, Florida ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, public assistance ID, Veteran Health ID, concealed weapon license, or a government employee ID. If the photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Forgot your ID? You can vote a provisional ballot, which counts if your signature matches your registration.

What is on the ballot

The elections office lists these local offices up for election in 2026, all nonpartisan:

  • Tallahassee City Commission: Seat 4 (mayor), Seat 3 and Seat 5.
  • Leon County Commission: At-Large Group 2 and Districts 1, 3 and 5.
  • Leon County School Board: Districts 1, 3 and 5.
  • County Judge Seat 5, and Leon Soil and Water Conservation District seats.

Which contests remain on your Nov. 3 ballot depends on your address and on the Aug. 18 primary results. Look up your exact ballot with the sample ballot tool, and see the full offices list.

What this means for you

  • Want to avoid lines? Vote early, Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, at any of the 10 sites.
  • Voting by mail? Request by Oct. 22 and return it well before Nov. 3.
  • Check your polling place with Check Your Info before Election Day.

Related: who to call at City Hall, things to do this month and public notices.

Frequently asked questions

When is early voting in Leon County?

Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 10 sites. Most sites are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the Courthouse is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Elections Center 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Leon County?

Oct. 22, 2026, for the Nov. 3 general election. The completed ballot must reach the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Can I still register to vote for the November election in Leon County?

No. The registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election was Oct. 5. You can still register or update your record for later elections.

What ID do I need to vote in Leon County?

A photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver’s license, Florida ID card, U.S. passport, military ID or student ID. If the photo ID lacks a signature, bring a second ID that has one.

What are the polling hours on Election Day in Leon County?

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You must vote at your assigned polling place; anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote.