Escambia County votes Nov. 3. Early voting is Oct. 19-31, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 10 sites. Mail ballot requests close 5 p.m. Oct. 22. Elections: 850-595-3900.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Every fact on this page comes from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections. This page lists dates, places and rules only. It does not endorse any candidate or measure.
Elections in Pensacola are run by the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, Robert D. Bender, whose office is on the second floor of 213 Palafox Place downtown. The next election is the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Who to call
- Supervisor of Elections: 850-595-3900, toll-free 1-877-595-8683, TDD 850-595-3913
- Email: soe@escambiavotes.gov
- Office: 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Official site: escambiavotes.gov
Hurricane Isaias. The elections office closed Friday, Oct. 9, for the storm and planned to reopen Monday, Oct. 12, according to its news page. Ahead of the storm it mailed more than 123,000 sample ballots and emailed sample ballots to about 35,000 voters who asked for them that way. If yours has not arrived, look it up online.
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline (book closing) | Passed: Oct. 5 |
| Early voting | Monday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Last day to request a mail ballot | 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 |
| Mail ballot must be received | 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 |
| Election Day polls open | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 |
From the office’s scheduled elections and how to vote pages.
Early voting sites
Any Escambia County voter can use any early voting site, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Oct. 19 to Oct. 31, according to the early voting page:
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor, Pensacola
- Main Library, 239 Spring St., Pensacola
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St., Pensacola
- Bellview Library, 6425 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
- Southwest Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Asbury Place, 750 College Blvd., Pensacola
- UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola
- Escambia County Extension Services, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95A, Molino
- Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 N. Century Blvd., Century
Voting on Election Day
On Election Day you vote at your own precinct. Find it with Where Do I Vote?. The office announced polling place changes for 2026 in July, so check even if you have voted in the same place for years.
Escambia County uses paper ballots read by ES&S DS300 digital scanners. Fill in the oval next to your choice. An ExpressVote ballot-marking device is available at every polling place and early voting site. If you make a mistake, ask a poll worker for a new ballot.
ID at the polls
Bring a photo and signature ID. Accepted forms include a Florida driver’s license, a Florida ID card, a U.S. passport, a debit or credit card, a military ID, a student ID, a retirement center ID, a neighborhood association ID, a public assistance ID, a concealed weapon license, a Veterans Administration card or a federal, state, county or city government employee ID. Without proper ID you must vote a provisional ballot.
Voting by mail
Every qualified Florida voter can vote by mail. Request a ballot in person, by mail, by email, by phone or online through the vote-by-mail page. You will need your Florida driver’s license or ID card number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. One request covers every election through the next general election. Track your ballot with Track My Ballot, and return it to the office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Registering and updating
Register or update your address through the state’s online voter registration system, linked from Register to Vote. Check your status with Am I Registered?. Registration for Nov. 3 closed Oct. 5, but registering now counts for later elections.
What is on the ballot
See your own sample ballot at What’s On My Ballot?. The 2026 cycle in the city includes mayor and City Council districts 2, 4 and 6, according to the office’s list of offices up for election. A race decided in the Aug. 18 primary will not appear again; your sample ballot shows what remains. Florida’s primaries are closed, so only voters registered in a party vote in its primary, but every voter can vote in the general election and on nonpartisan races and issues.
Related: who to call at City Hall, Escambia County property taxes and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Escambia County for the November 2026 election?
Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, at 10 sites, including the Supervisor of Elections office at 213 Palafox Place and the Main Library at 239 Spring St.
What is the deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2026, election in Florida?
The registration deadline, known as book closing, was Oct. 5, 2026. You can still register now for later elections, and registered voters can update an address.
How do I get a mail ballot in Escambia County?
Request one from the Supervisor of Elections online, by phone at 850-595-3900, by mail, by email or in person by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The ballot must reach the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
What ID do I need to vote in Florida?
A photo and signature ID, such as a Florida driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport, a debit or credit card, or a military or student ID. Without proper ID you vote a provisional ballot.
What time do polls open in Escambia County on Election Day?
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct.
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