Early voting for the upcoming Florida Primary election is officially underway in Broward County, offering residents a crucial window to participate before Election Day on August 18. According to information from the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) office, voters can cast their ballots starting this Saturday, August 8, through Sunday, August 16. This early voting period allows registered voters to decide who advances as their chosen political party's candidate without waiting for the final day polls open.
Early Voting Hours and Locations
The early voting window runs from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, through Sunday evening of August 16. During this period, including weekends, voters can cast their ballots between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday. To ensure accessibility across the county, there are 21 designated early voting locations listed by the SOE.
Key permanent branch locations for the Supervisor of Elections include facilities in Fort Lauderdale at both the SOE Headquarters (4650 Northwest 21st Avenue) and the South Regional Library/BC (7300 Pines Boulevard). Other notable sites include the Hollywood Branch Library, the Davie/Cooper City Branch Library, and locations in Pompano Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Tamarac, Hallandale Beach, Coconut Creek, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, and Weston. Voters can use an interactive map on the SOE website to find their nearest center.
Voting Requirements and Identification
To cast a ballot in person, voters must present an acceptable photo ID. The list of accepted identification includes Florida Driver Licenses, Florida ID Cards issued by the 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 ID cards from federal or state entities.
If a voter's photo ID does not include a signature, they will be asked to provide another form of identification that features one. For those who forget their ID, voting is still possible via a provisional ballot, which will later be evaluated by the canvassing board for eligibility determination.
Mail-In Ballots and Drop Boxes
Voters interested in mail-in ballots should note that the request window closed on August 6. However, all 21 early voting sites are equipped with secure drop boxes where completed ballots can be deposited. Once a ballot is sealed, dated, and signed, it may be delivered by any mail carrier or trusted individual. Voters themselves can also drop off their own ballot plus those of immediate family members and two other ballots.
