Election Dates

March 10, 2026 – Trailer Estates Park & Recreation District Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: “Owner of Record” 30 days prior to election (02/08/2026)
• Deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot to be mailed: 5:00 pm Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Deadline to return Vote by Mail ballot: Monday, March 9, 2026 by 5:00 pm
• Election day: Tuesday, March 10, 2026  Polls open 12:00 pm – Polls close 8:00 pm

March 10, 2026 – West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Special Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
• Deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot to be mailed: 5:00 pm Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Deadline to return Vote by Mail ballot: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 by 7:00 pm
• Election day: Tuesday, March 10, 2026  Polls open 7:00 am – Polls close 7:00 pm

August 18, 2026 – Primary Election

• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026
• Deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot to be mailed: 5:00 pm Thursday, August 6, 2026
• Deadline to return Vote by Mail ballot: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 by 7:00 pm
• Early Voting: Saturday, August 8, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026
  8:30 am to 6:00 pm daily
• Election day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026  Polls open 7:00 am – Polls close 7:00 pm

November 3, 2026 – General Election
(Including City of Anna Maria, City of Bradenton, City of Bradenton Beach,
City of Holmes Beach, and City of Palmetto)

• Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026
• Deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot to be mailed: 5:00 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Deadline to return Vote by Mail ballot: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by 7:00 pm
• Early Voting: Monday, October 19, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026
  8:30 am to 6:30 pm daily
• Election day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026  Polls open 7:00 am – Polls close 7:00 pm