Election FAQ

Election FAQs: How to Vote / Registration / Candidates

Find answers to your questions about voter registration, deadlines, and how to vote in the 2026 Pensacola mayoral race. Get all the info you need to participate in Escambia County elections. How to Vote in Pensacola — 2026 Guide to City Elections

1. Register to Vote

To vote in the 2026 elections, you must be registered 29 days before Election Day. You can register online, by mail, or in person.
Register online or check your status

Check Your Registration

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Sample Ballot

2. Ways You Can Vote

Escambia County offers several ways to cast your ballot, and here is a list of How to Vote in Pensacola — 2026 Elections for the Mayoral Race:

Vote Early (In Person)

Early Vote Dates: August 8 through August 15
Early Vote Locations

Vote by Mail (Absentee Ballot)

You can request a ballot to be mailed to you — great if you prefer voting from home.

Request deadline: 5:00 pm on the 12th day before Election Day
Mail‑back deadline: Your ballot must be received by 7:00 pm on Election Day.
Request a vote-by-mail or absentee ballot
Track your ballot

Vote at Your Precinct on Election Day

Polls are open 7 am – 7 pm on Election Day.
Vote at the polling place assigned to your address.
Use the precinct finder on EscambiaVotes.gov to find your location
Polling location lookup

3. Identification Requirements

If you vote in person (early or on Election Day), you must present a photo and signature ID such as:

Florida driver’s license or Florida ID
U.S. passport
Military or student ID
Debit/credit card or veterans ID
… and others listed on the Supervisor site.
Full voting instructions and acceptable IDs:

Important 2026 Election Dates (Escambia County)

Primary Election: August 18, 2026
Registration & Party Change Deadline (Primary): July 20, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline (General Election): October 5, 2026

(Note: Specific local early voting dates and times will be updated closer to each election on the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections website.)