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Vote by Mail (Absentee)

ALL VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT REQUESTS FROM 2024 HAVE EXPIRED. You must request a new one for 2026.
Submit a request at SarasotaVotes.gov/Vote-by-Mail or call 941.861.8618 no later than 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the  election. Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the elections office  no later than 7 p.m. on election night to be counted and may be returned  by mail or dropped off in person to an elections office during regular  business hours (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or at an early voting location  during early voting days and times. 

 Vote Early (in Person)
In-person early voting is  held for a minimum of eight days prior to election day at multiple early  voting sites located throughout Sarasota County. Voters may vote at any  early voting site they choose. Visit SarasotaVotes.gov/Early-Voting for a complete list of early voting locations, days and times. Be sure  to bring current and valid photo ID when voting in person. 

 Vote on Election Day
On election day, you must vote  at your assigned polling location which is indicated on your voter  information card. You can also use the Find My Precinct tool at SarasotaVotes.gov to confirm your polling location. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Be  sure to bring current and valid photo ID when voting in person.