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2026 Highlands County Election Schedule and Voter Information

Original title: Upcoming Elections | Highlands County Supervisor of Elections | Sebring, FL

elections voting voter registration candidate qualifying Highlands County

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The Frame

What this does

Residents must register by specific deadlines to participate in the 2026 Sebring, Lake Placid, Primary, and General elections, and candidates must meet specific filing deadlines to appear on the ballot.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Highlands County Voters

Voters must adhere to registration deadlines to participate in scheduled 2026 elections.

Political Candidates

Candidates must submit petitions by May 11, 2026, and qualify during the June 8-12, 2026, window to appear on the ballot.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

Sebring Election: Book closing date is February 9, 2026; Election date is March 10, 2026.
Lake Placid Election: Book closing date is March 9, 2026; Election date is April 7, 2026.
Primary Election: Book closing date is July 20, 2026; Election date is August 18, 2026.
General Election: Book closing date is October 5, 2026; Election date is November 3, 2026.
Candidate petitions for the petition qualifying method are due by Noon, May 11, 2026.
Official candidate qualifying week is June 8, 2026, through June 12, 2026.
Under Florida Statute 668.6076, email addresses sent to the office are public records.
The office maintains a main location at 580 South Commerce Avenue and an operations center at 4504 Kenilworth Boulevard.
Voters can sign up for text notifications by texting 'HC VOTE' to 91896.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the deadline to register to vote for the General Election?

The (registration deadline) for the General Election is October 5, 2026.

How can I receive election updates via text message?

You can text 'HC VOTE' to 91896 to opt-in to election text notifications.

Are emails sent to the Supervisor of Elections private?

No, under Florida law, email addresses are public records and may be released in response to a public records request.

Why It Matters

Summary

This document provides the official 2026 election calendar for Highlands County, including key dates for voter registration deadlines and candidate qualifying. It also lists contact information for the Supervisor of Elections office and resources for voter assistance.

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Discoveries

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Election Cycle Cadence

The county has a distinct pattern of holding local municipal elections (Sebring/Lake Placid) in the spring, followed by the state-wide Primary and General elections in late summer and fall.

Highlands County Supervisor of Elections

Connected Entities

locationPenny Ogg Operations Center“Secondary office location for the Supervisor of Elections.”Map →

other866-308-6739“Division of Elections contact number.”Map →

other844-940-8683“English voter assistance hotline.”Map →

organizationHighlands County Supervisor of Elections“The government office responsible for managing elections in Highlands County.”Map →

other863-402-6655“Main office phone number.”Map →

personKaren Healy“Name appearing on the campaign logo displayed on the website.”Map →

location4504 Kenilworth Boulevard“Operations center address.”Map →

other863-402-6657“Main office fax number.”Map →

location580 South Commerce Avenue“Main office address.”Map →

other91896“Text message short code for election notifications.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.votehighlands.gov

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