The Primary Is Over, and Now It’s Time to Make Your Voting Plan

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By: Deborah Dietz

Florida’s Primary Election is over, and the candidates for the November General Election have been selected. Election Day may still feel far away, but now is the time to learn about your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Making a voting plan early can help you avoid last-minute problems. This is especially important if you need accessible voting equipment, transportation, assistance at the polls, or an accessible vote-by-mail ballot.

Start Making Your Plan

Here are a few steps you can take now:

  • Check your voter registration. Make sure your registration is active, and your name, address, and signature are current.
  • Learn what will be on your ballot. Your ballot may include candidates for federal, state, and local offices, judicial retention questions, and proposed constitutional amendments. Visit VOTE411.org to see what will be on your ballot and learn more about the candidates and issues before you vote.
  • Decide how you want to vote. In Florida, you may vote by mail, during early voting, or at your assigned polling place on Election Day.
  • Think about accessibility. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections if you have questions about accessible voting equipment, an accessible vote-by-mail ballot, assistance at the polls, or the accessibility of your polling location.
  • Plan your transportation. If you plan to vote in person, decide how you will get to your early voting location or polling place. Check if any organization is offering free rides to the polls.
  • Ask for help early. If you need assistance registering, obtaining identification, understanding your voting options, or addressing another barrier, do not wait until Election Day.

Important Dates for Florida Voters

  • October 5: Deadline to register to vote
  • October 22: Deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed
  • October 24–31: Mandatory early voting period
  • November 3: General Election Day

Voting gives people with disabilities a direct role in shaping the laws, programs, and services that affect our rights, independence, and communities. Your vote helps determine who represents you and what priorities receive attention.

The election is set. Now it is time to get informed, make your plan, and use your power.

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on September 13, 2026 Tags: accessibility, accessible vote by mail, accessible voting, ada, disability rights, make a plan, REVUP, voting