The General Election is almost here
If you haven't received your ballot yet, you must act now!
Ballots to all registered overseas voters were sent 18 September. Voters receiving their ballots by email should have received them by 21 September. Voters receiving their ballots by postal mail should have received them by now (10 October). If you have not received your ballot, you should call your elections office right away to find out why. You should also be able to request to receive a ballot by email at that time. You can find the number for your election office on the Vote From Abroad State rules page. Near the bottom of the page is a drop-down box listing the election office for each Florida county.
There's still time to request your absentee (mail) ballot.
All voters can request a ballot through 22 October. Between 22 and 30 October, some counties will require an "emergency affidavit" declaring why the voter cannot vote in person ("I live overseas" seems reasonable!). If your county tells you that its too late, they are mistaken. Please contact the DA Voter Help Desk by emailing [email protected].
All Florida absentee ballots were cancelled after the 2024 election. You must submit a new request or you will not receive an absentee ballot in 2026.
Request your absentee/mail ballot at VoteFromAbroad.org.
Check your Florida voter registration to make certain that you are registered and will receive your ballots. Look for the "Upcoming Elections" button to find out where your mail ballot was sent and to track the progress in counting your ballot.
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Many voters will also vote for Governor, members of the Florida Cabinet, members of the Florida Legislature, County Commissioners, and other important races. Want to know which races you can vote in? Please see our article, Can I Vote in Florida Elections?
Your Vote Counts — From School Boards to the Statehouse
Please vote Democrat all the way down the ballot. I've heard some people say, "I don't live there, I shouldn't be voting." Before you decide to sit out those down ballot elections, consider who's being hurt:
🇺🇸 Are You Outraged by the Attacks on Our Communities?
Are you appalled by ongoing attacks on:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)?
- Immigrants and non-white U.S. citizens?
- LGBTQ+ Americans, students, and families?
These attacks are happening not just in Washington or Tallahassee — they are erupting in school boards, town councils, and county commissions across Florida.
🛑 Remaining silent isn't neutral — it's surrender.
Saying "I don't live there anymore, I shouldn't be involved" leaves the field open to extremists. Your vote from abroad can protect the most vulnerable and hold the line at every level.
✅ Voting From Abroad – Step-by-Step
📨 1. Register and Request Your Ballot
Use the nonpartisan tool to complete your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You should submit a new one each year. Remember that Florida cancels all absentee ballot requests after each general election.
👉 VoteFromAbroad.org
📨 2. Request to receive your ballot via email (fastest, safest)
Don't be distracted by ongoing questions about postal ballot delivery and return. Avoid the problem altogether by requesting your ballot be sent by fax. Not certain if you requested an emailed ballot? Just submit a new FPCA at VoteFromAbroad.org and select the email option.
📨 3. Before returning your ballot:
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- Have you signed and dated you voter oath? Your ballot will not be accepted if you don't!
- Have you voted all the way down the ballot? Our next generation of leaders are running for these posts. They need our support!
📨 4. Return your ballot by fax, or using an email-to-fax service
Because of many potential problems with both overseas mail and the US Postal service, we strongly recommend returning your ballot by fax. See our guide at https://www.democratsabroad.org/florida_voting_information#EMAIL
📨 5. Track your ballot -- make certain that your vote counts
Please check our reference page at 2026 Florida Voter Resource Guide. You can track your ballot at your voting county election office website.
📨 6. If you have ANY questions or problems, contact the DA Voter Helpdesk
The Helpdesk is staffed by trained DA volunteers. Online sessions are available where a volunteer can help you individually as well. Please email the Helpdesk at [email protected].
📚 General Public Resources – Democratic & Nonpartisan
One of the most frequent questions that we're asked is, "How do I know who to vote for?" While party affiliation is a great proxy right now (because EVERY Republican candidate is a Trump enabler), things get harder in working down the ballot to the non-partisan elections. On 13 July 2026, the Florida Trib, a non-profit newsroom, announced a coalition of partners to provide coverage of every Florida election -- including those oh-so-important School Board races. Partners include heavy-hitters like the Miami Herald and the Orlando Sentinel. Please check out their announcement at Florida Trip Colaborative. We've added a link to their home page in our resource list below.
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You don’t stop being a Floridian when you move abroad. You don’t stop being a Democrat. And you don’t stop being needed.
Vote in Florida from wherever you are — in 2026 and every year.
