By Ralph | October 27, 2026

With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, November 3, Hillsborough County residents have just a few days remaining to take advantage of early voting.

Whether you live in Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, or Fish Hawk, knowing where to go and what to bring can make voting easier.

Early voting: Important dates

Registered Hillsborough County voters may cast their ballots at any of the county's 27 early voting locations, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct.

Convenient locations for our readers

Here are several official early voting locations serving the eastern and southern portions of Hillsborough County:

These locations appear on the Supervisor of Elections' official 2026 list.

What should you bring?

Florida voters must present current identification containing both a photograph and a signature.

Acceptable examples include a Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, U.S. passport, military ID, and certain other approved IDs.

If your photo ID doesn't contain your signature, bring a second accepted form of identification showing your signature. Voters without the required identification may cast a provisional ballot, subject to eligibility review.

Voting by mail? Don't miss the deadline

The deadline to request a mail ballot for this election was October 22.

Voters who already have a mail ballot may return it through a secure ballot intake station inside an early voting location during voting hours.

Completed mail ballots must reach the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on November 3. Mail ballots cannot be dropped off at Election Day polling places.

Check before you go

The Supervisor of Elections recommends reviewing your sample ballot in advance. Voters can also check early voting wait times online to choose a convenient location.

Visit VoteHillsborough.gov/EarlyVoting for locations, identification requirements, and wait times.

Remember that Election Day voting is different: on November 3, you must vote at your assigned precinct polling place.

The bottom line: A few minutes of preparation can help make your voting experience smoother. Review your ballot, bring the proper identification, and choose the voting option that works best for you.