Florida Voter Education Hub
Your Vote
Shapes Florida.
From the attorney general who defends your rights to the school board shaping your children’s future – every race on your ballot matters
Learn who’s on it, why it counts, and how to make your voice heard.
29 Days
before an election to register to vote in Florida
7:00pm
polls close on Election Day – be in line by then
12th Day
before election: deadline to request a mail ballot
100%
of registered FL voters may vote by mail no excuse needed
Ready to participate?
Four Ways To Make
Your Vote Count
Complete these steps and you’re ready to be a powerful Florida voter.
Know Your Ballot
Understand every race and issue you’ll vote on and why it matters to your daily life.
Check Your Status
Verify you’re still an active registered voter. Thousands are removed each year.
Register To Vote
First-time registration or update your existing record before the 29 days deadline.
Vote By Mail
All VBM requests expired December 31, 2024. Renew yours and vote from the comfort of your home.
Why it matters
Know Who You're
Voting For
Florida ballots include far more than president.
These offices directly shape your daily life.
Local Office
School Board
Sets curriculum, manages billions in school budgets, and determines the educational environment for your children and grandchildren.
- Decides which books stay in school libraries
- Hires and fires school superintendents
- Determines bilingual and ESL program funding
- Sets discipline, safety, and mental health policies
- Approves school construction and facilities budgets
Local Office
City & County Commissioners
Make the decisions you feel most directly – zoning, property taxes, and how city services are funded and delivered to your neighborhood.
- Approve or block new housing developments
- Set local minimum wage ordinances
- Fund parks, transit, and public health programs
- Control local police oversight and accountability
- Decide which neighborhoods get infrastructure investment
Statewide Office
Attorney General
Florida’s top law enforcement officer. They decide which laws to enforce, which to challenge, and how aggressively to protect – or restrict – your rights
- Enforces civil rights and consumer protection laws
- Defends or challenges immigration policies in court
- Investigates fraud against working families
- Can file lawsuits to block federal policies in Florida
- Oversees the Medicaid fraud control unit
Statewide Office
Governor
The head of state government who shapes nearly every aspect of Florida policy – from education to immigration enforcement priorities.
- Signs or vetoes every law the Legislature passes
- Appoints all judges to Florida state courts
- Sets law enforcement and immigration cooperation policy
- Controls disaster response and emergency management
- Proposes the state budget affecting schools and healthcare
Statewide Office
State Legislature
Florida’s House and Senate write the laws governing your life. They control the state budget, housing policy, wages, and labor rights.
- Pass or defeat bills on wages, housing, and healthcare
- Fund or defund social services and safety nets
- Set rules for landlord-tenant relationships
- Control redistricting – who gets political power
- Approve or reject constitutional amendments
Statewide Office
Commissioner Of Agriculture
Oversees food safety, farmworker rights, and consumer protections – critically important to Florida’s immigrant farmworker communities.
- Enforces food safety and pesticide regulations
- Protects agricultural workers from wage theft
- Oversees SNAP food assistance programs
- Regulates water quality on farmland
- Administers the concealed carry license program
Your Vote Shapes Real Life - Not Just Politics.
Immigrant and working class communities are most directly affected by local and statewide officeholders. That’s why your participation is powerful.
Economic Impact
- Minimum wage laws passed or blocked by state legislators
- Tenant protections controlled by city commissioners
- Small business regulations set at state and local levels
- Workforce training funded through the state budget
Rights & Safety
- AG determines enforcement of civil rights protections
- Police oversight boards shaped by local commissioners
- Criminal justice reform driven by state-level races
- Immigrant community protections via local policies
Education & Families
- Bilingual education access set by school boards
- Curriculum decisions including history and civics
- Childcare and PreK funding through the state budget
- School safety policies and mental health resources
Health & Environment
- Medicaid expansion controlled by the state legislature
- Water quality shaped by the AG and legislature
- Local public health funding set by county commissioners
- Climate and disaster prep led by state leadership
Step By Step
How To Be A
Powerful Florida Voter
Three clear steps between you and casting your ballot
01
Register - Or Confirm Your Registration
You must register at least 29 days before an election. Register online, at a tax collector’s office, your local library, or when renewing your driver’s license. Check your status first – voters are frequently removed without notice.
02
Choose How You'll Vote
By Mail: Request before the 12th day before the election. Mail it back at least 10 days early, or drop it at a secure ballot drop box.
In Person: Vote during Early Voting (varies by county) or on Election Day 7am-7pm. Bring a valid photo ID with your signature.
03
Know Your Ballot Before You Go
Florida ballots often include constitutional amendments, local races, and ballot measures beyond candidates. Research every item before you vote. Our ballot guide above covers every key office and what it controls in your daily life.