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Vote-by-mail ballot request deadline is Oct. 22; sample ballots start to be mailed
By WGCU Staff
October 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.
Check with the supervisor of elections in your county for details on requesting the ballot.
Additionally, sample ballots are starting to be mailed out to all eligible registered voters who have not requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the upcoming General Election.
Voters are encouraged to complete their sample ballot and use it as a guide when voting in person during Early Voting or on Election Day.
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Check with the supervisor of elections in your county for details on requesting the ballot.
Additionally, sample ballots are starting to be mailed out to all eligible registered voters who have not requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the upcoming General Election.
Voters are encouraged to complete their sample ballot and use it as a guide when voting in person during Early Voting or on Election Day.
WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now. Thank you.