Marion County Voting Guide: Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
Early voting dates and sites, Election Day hours, ID rules, mail ballot deadlines and what is on the ballot, from the Marion County Supervisor of Elections.
When and where can I vote in Marion County?
Early voting runs Thursday, Oct. 22, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at nine sites, and any Marion County voter can use any site. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned polling place. Bring a current photo and signature ID.
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Elections in Marion County are run by the Marion County Supervisor of Elections, Wesley Wilcox. As of Oct. 7, 2026, the office counts 271,152 registered voters in the county. Every date, site and rule on this page comes from the Supervisor of Elections' website. Only In Ocala does not endorse candidates or take positions on ballot questions.
- -Early voting: Oct. 22-31, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at any of nine sites, including the Election Center at 981 NE 16th St., Ocala.
- -Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned polling place only. Bring photo and signature ID.
- -Mail ballots: request by Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.; the elections office must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Registration closed Oct. 5.
Key dates for the 2026 general election
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Voter registration and party change deadline (passed) |
| Oct. 12, 2026, 3 p.m. | Public logic and accuracy test of the voting equipment |
| Oct. 22, 2026, 5 p.m. | Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed to you |
| Oct. 22-31, 2026 | Early voting, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, at nine sites |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. |
Source: Marion County Supervisor of Elections, 2026 Election Dates. The office notes that dates are subject to change by the Florida Legislature.
Where are the early voting sites in Marion County?
Nine sites are open Oct. 22-31, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each one also has a Secure Ballot Intake Station for returning a mail ballot during early voting hours. The Supervisor of Elections' early voting locator shows each site on a map and posts wait times while voting is open.
| Early voting site | Address |
|---|---|
| Marion County Election Center | 981 NE 16th St., Ocala, FL 34470 |
| Belleview Public Library | 13145 SE Hwy 484, Belleview, FL 34420 |
| Deputy Brian Litz Building | 9048 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34481 |
| Dunnellon Public Library | 20351 Robinson Rd., Dunnellon, FL 34431 |
| Forest Public Library | 905 S Hwy 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 |
| Freedom Public Library | 5870 SW 95th St., Ocala, FL 34476 |
| Mulberry Center (Liberty Room) | 8445 SE 165th Mulberry Ln., The Villages, FL 32162 |
| Reddick Community Center | 4345 NW 152nd St., Reddick, FL 32686 |
| Silver Springs Shores Community Center | 590 Silver Rd., Ocala, FL 34472 |
How do I vote on Election Day?
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote in the precinct where you live. If you go to another polling place, you will be redirected to your own. Find yours with the precinct finder or on your voter information card.
Accepted photo and signature IDs
- Florida driver license or Florida ID card
- U.S. passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military, student, retirement center or neighborhood association ID
- Public assistance ID; VA health ID card
- Florida concealed weapon or firearm license
- Federal, state, county or city government employee ID
Good to know
- Two IDs are fine if one has your photo and the other your signature.
- A voter information card is not ID.
- If your eligibility can't be confirmed at the polls, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
- Mail ballots can't be dropped off at a polling place, but you can surrender yours and vote in person.
Source: Vote on Election Day, Marion County Supervisor of Elections (F.S. 101.043).
How does vote-by-mail work in Marion County?
Any registered Marion County voter can vote by mail. The Supervisor of Elections lists Oct. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. as the deadline to request a ballot for the general election. Request one through the mail ballot request service. Your completed ballot must reach the elections office by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
- Return it by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS). The Postal Service recommends mailing it at least a week before Election Day.
- Or drop it off at a Secure Ballot Intake Station at any early voting site during early voting hours, or inside the Election Center at 981 NE 16th St., Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 24/7 drop box that used to sit outside the office is gone.
- Sign the envelope. The signature must match the one on file. The office's site explains how to fix a missing or mismatched signature.
- Track it. You can sign up for email, text or voice alerts on your mail ballot's status.
It is unlawful to physically possess more than two other voters' mail ballots per election, not counting your own and those of immediate family. Source: Secure Ballot Intake Stations.
What is on the Marion County ballot?
These are the contests on the Supervisor of Elections' 2026 general election sample ballot, in ballot order. Your own ballot depends on your congressional, state house, commission, school board and city districts, so not every voter sees every race. To see exactly what is on yours, use View My Sample Ballot. Ballots are printed in English and Spanish.
| Contest | On the ballot |
|---|---|
| U.S. Senator | Ashley Moody (REP), Angie Nixon (DEM), Neil J. Gillespie (NPA) |
| U.S. Representative, District 3 | Kat Cammack (REP), Seth Harp (DEM), Mike Klein (NPA) |
| U.S. Representative, District 6 | Randy Fine (REP), Eric Yonce (DEM), Andrew Parrott (LPF), Michael Gist (NPA), write-in |
| Governor and Lieutenant Governor | Byron Donalds and Bryan Avila (REP); David Jolly and Gwen Graham (DEM); Scott Eckhard Jewett and Nicole Skelly (LPF); Charles Burkett and Ruben A. Coto (NPA); Frank J. Russo and Rachel Rodriguez (NPA); Moliere "Moe" Dimanche and Benjiman Rojas (NPA); Dean Ocean Abrams and Joe Van Vactor (NPA); Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto and Juan Santana (NPA); write-in |
| Attorney General | James Uthmeier (REP), Jose Javier Rodriguez (DEM) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Blaise Ingoglia (REP), Annette Taddeo (DEM) |
| Commissioner of Agriculture | Wilton Simpson (REP), Joey Mendoza Atkins (DEM), write-in |
| State Representative, District 20 | Judson Sapp (REP), Lee Butler (DEM) |
| State Representative, District 23 | J.J. Grow (REP), Mark Leland Baker (DEM) |
| State Representative, District 27 | Richard Gentry (REP), Andy Ferrari (DEM) |
| County Commission, District 4 | Jeff Bairstow (REP), write-in |
| School Board, District 4 (nonpartisan) | Mike Mills, Brigitte Smith |
| School Board, District 5 (nonpartisan) | Donald "Donny" Barber, Sarah James |
| Soil & Water Conservation District 5 (nonpartisan) | Deborah A. Edwards, Vivi Serena |
| Merit retention | Florida Supreme Court Justice Carlos G. Muñiz; Fifth District Court of Appeal Judges John M. Harris, Scott D. Makar and F. Rand Wallis |
State constitutional amendments
- No. 1, Budget Stabilization Fund: raises the cap on the state's budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections and requires annual transfers of the lesser of $750 million or the amount needed to reach 25%, unless certain conditions are met.
- No. 2, Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land From Taxation: exempts from property tax the equipment and other tangible personal property habitually on land classified as agricultural and used for agriculture or agritourism, starting with tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
- No. 3, Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments: raises the homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, cuts the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limits what counties and cities may spend property taxes on. Effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Local questions
- School District one-mill levy (countywide): whether to continue the Marion County School District's one-mill operating levy from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, for safe schools, reading, physical education, art, music, early learning, library and media, and vocational programs, and to retain certified teachers and paraprofessionals, with an independent citizens oversight committee.
- Parks, trails, clean water, farms and forests bond (countywide): whether the county may issue up to $140 million in bonds, repaid from a countywide tax of no more than 0.35 mill. See our explainer on the $140 million parks and conservation bond for the spending rules and project list.
- Dunnellon city charter (Dunnellon voters only): whether to remove the requirement that the City Council appoint a chief of police over a police force, and instead require the council, by majority vote, to provide for law enforcement as it determines is in the city's best interests.
Marion County voting FAQ
When is early voting in Marion County for the 2026 general election?
Thursday, Oct. 22, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the Marion County Supervisor of Elections. Any registered Marion County voter can vote at any of the nine early voting sites.
Where can I vote early in Ocala and Marion County?
The nine early voting sites are the Marion County Election Center (981 NE 16th St., Ocala), Belleview Public Library, the Deputy Brian Litz Building (9048 SW Hwy 200), Dunnellon Public Library, Forest Public Library in Ocklawaha, Freedom Public Library (5870 SW 95th St.), the Mulberry Center in The Villages, Reddick Community Center and Silver Springs Shores Community Center.
What time do polls open in Marion County on Election Day?
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, which you can look up with the Supervisor of Elections precinct finder or on your voter information card.
What ID do I need to vote in Marion County?
Florida requires current and valid photo and signature identification. Accepted IDs include a Florida driver license or ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, public assistance ID, VA health ID card, a Florida concealed weapon license, or a government employee ID. Two IDs can be used if one has the photo and the other the signature. A voter information card is not ID.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Marion County?
The Supervisor of Elections lists Oct. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. as the mail ballot request deadline for the general election. Completed mail ballots must be received by the elections office by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026.
Where can I drop off my mail ballot in Marion County?
At a Secure Ballot Intake Station at any early voting site during early voting hours, or inside the Election Center at 981 NE 16th St., Ocala, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no longer a 24/7 drop box outside the office, and mail ballots cannot be dropped off at Election Day polling places.
Can I still register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2026 election?
No. The registration and party change deadline for the general election was Oct. 5, 2026. You can still check your registration status on the Supervisor of Elections website.
What local questions are on the Marion County ballot?
Countywide: continuing the Marion County School District one-mill operating levy from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2031, and a general obligation bond referendum of up to $140 million for parks, trails, clean water protection, farms and forests, repaid from a tax of no more than 0.35 mill. Dunnellon voters also see a city charter amendment removing the requirement that the City Council appoint a chief of police. Three state constitutional amendments are also on the ballot.
Marion County Supervisor of Elections: Marion County Election Center, 981 NE 16th St., Ocala, FL 34470 (mail: P.O. Box 289, Ocala, FL 34478-0289). (352) 620-3290. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more on local government, see our Ocala and Marion County government guide and the new Florida laws that took effect Oct. 1, 2026.
How we verified this guide
Every date, site, rule and ballot item on this page comes from the Marion County Supervisor of Elections' website and sample ballot, checked October 7, 2026. We list candidates in ballot order with the party labels printed on the ballot and do not endorse candidates or positions. Read our editorial guidelines.
Cómo votar en el Condado de Marion: elección general del 3 de noviembre de 2026
La votación anticipada en el Condado de Marion es del jueves 22 al sábado 31 de octubre de 2026, de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m., en nueve lugares, entre ellos el Marion County Election Center, 981 NE 16th St., Ocala. El día de la elección, el martes 3 de noviembre, las urnas abren de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. y cada votante debe ir a su lugar de votación asignado con una identificación vigente con foto y firma. La fecha límite para pedir una boleta por correo es el 22 de octubre a las 5 p.m., y la boleta debe llegar a la oficina electoral antes de las 7 p.m. del 3 de noviembre. Las papeletas del condado se imprimen en inglés y en español. Información: Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Marion, (352) 620-3290.