Early voting for the 2026 Florida Primary election is now underway in Broward County, offering residents a window to cast their ballots before Election Day on August 18. According to information from the county Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office, early voting begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, and continues through Sunday, August 16. This period allows registered voters in Broward County to decide which candidates will advance as their chosen political party's nominees for the upcoming general election.
Voting Hours and Deadlines
During the early voting period from August 8 through August 16, polls are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should note that registration deadlines have already passed; the deadline for new voter registration and changing party affiliation was July 20, 2026. Additionally, the window to request a vote-by-mail ballot closed on August 6. Residents who missed these deadlines must visit an early voting location in person.
Early Voting Locations Across Broward
The SOE has designated 21 early voting locations throughout Broward County. Permanent branch offices for the Supervisor of Elections are marked with an asterisk (*). Sites include the African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, the Hollywood Branch Library, and the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater in Parkland. Other key locations feature the Davie/Cooper City Branch Library, the Island City Cultural Center in Wilton Manors, and SOE Headquarters at 4650 Northwest 21st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Additional voting centers are located in Pompano Beach (E. Pat Larkins Community Center and Emma Lous Olson Civic Center), Pembroke Pines (South Regional Library/BC and Southwest Regional Library), Miramar, Sunrise (Nob Hill Soccer Club), Tamarac, Hallandale Beach, Coconut Creek, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, and Weston. Voters can locate their nearest center using the official SOE map.
Ballot Drop-Off and Identification Requirements
All 21 early voting sites are equipped with secure drop boxes for ballots. Completed ballots may be delivered by any mail carrier or a trusted family member or friend. Voters can also personally drop off their own ballot, the ballots of immediate family members, plus two additional ballots from others.
Voters must present an acceptable photo ID to cast a regular ballot. Accepted forms include Florida Driver Licenses, Florida ID Cards issued by DHSMV, U.S. Passports, military IDs, student IDs, retirement center IDs, neighborhood association IDs, public assistance IDs, Veteran Health IDs from the VA, concealed weapon licenses, and employee IDs from federal or state entities. If a photo ID lacks a signature, voters must provide an additional ID with one.
Failure to bring identification does not disqualify a voter but requires casting a provisional ballot. These ballots are subsequently evaluated by a canvassing board for eligibility before being counted.
