NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – More than 3 million voters in Florida have already cast their ballots ahead of the general election, according to the latest data from the Florida Division of Elections.

Out of Florida’s 13.8 million registered active voters, early participation reflects significant engagement across the state, with 1,811,305 mail-in ballots already received and 1,521,620 votes cast at early polling locations.

Voters leave after voting during early voting at Marion County Supervisor of Elections. Early voting continues through Nov. 2. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Voters file into vote during early voting at Marion County Supervisor of Elections office in Ocala on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Voters leave after voting during early voting at Marion County Supervisor of Elections office in Ocala on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Early voting continues through Nov. 2 ahead of the general election on Nov. 5. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Early voting started Monday and continues through Nov. 2 ahead of the Nov. 5th election. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Early voting is underway. Voters have been active in person and by mail-in vote. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today

The state reported 5,455,480 registered Republicans, 4,400,561 registered Democrats, and 3,584,982 voters with no party affiliation as of Oct. 9. Early voting officially runs from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2; however, counties have the option to extend early voting from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3, depending on local decisions.

With Election Day approaching on Nov. 5, voter turnout is steadily rising, underscoring the strong interest in Florida’s election races this year. As of Friday morning, another 1,678,450 mail ballots requested remain outstanding, likely contributing to a steady increase in early and mail-in voting numbers in the coming days.

Early Voting Breakdown in the 352*
  • Alachua County: 19,817
  • Citrus County: 18,958
  • Dixie County: 636
  • Gilchrist County: 757
  • Hernando County: 15,573
  • Lake County: 34,474
  • Levy County: 3,229
  • Marion County: 34,843
  • Sumter County: 23,396

*Current as of Oct. 25, 2024, at 8:11 a.m.