Ocala & Marion CountyGovernment Services

Nov. 3, 2026 General Election

Early voting runs Oct. 22-31 at nine sites (see early voting opens Oct. 22). See our Marion County voting guide for sites, hours, ID rules and what is on the ballot, and our explainer on the $140 million parks and conservation bond and Amendment 3 and the county's revenue estimate. Voters also decide the school district's one-mill levy renewal. First unofficial results post by 7:30 p.m. on election night: Nov. 3, 2026 election results.

Recent Decisions

• City Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 20, 2026, to repeal Ocala's business tax receipt: Ocala repeals its business tax receipt.
• County commissioners voted 4-0 on Oct. 6, 2026, to approve the county's first agricultural enclave under a new state law: Marion County approves its first agricultural enclave.
• County commissioners adopted a countywide rate of 4.28 mills for FY 2026-27, up from 4.02, on Sept. 24, 2026; this year's bills are due Nov. 1: Property tax bills due Nov. 1, discounts and how to pay.
• On Oct. 20, 2026, City Council repealed the business tax receipt 5-0, and county commissioners denied a composting settlement and chose a hybrid 3% employee raise: Oct. 20 city and county meeting recap.
• City Council approved the Oakcrest Park conceptual subdivision plan and reappointed five top city officials on Oct. 20: Ocala City Council and CRA grants, Oct. 20. City Manager Pete Lee's reappointment passed 3-1: Ocala City Council reappoints City Manager Pete Lee.
• County commissioners voted 5-0 on Oct. 20 to approve six opioid settlement awards totaling $764,868.94: Marion County opioid settlement grants.
• On Oct. 6, City Council approved 15 new SunTran bus shelters and the county approved land settlements for the NW 49th Street extension: Oct. 6 city and county recap.
• Where Ocala's proposed local kratom sales ban stood as of Oct. 12, 2026: Ocala kratom ban status.