NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyNovember 2, 2026Hillsborough County
Early voting concludes across the Tampa Bay region ahead of Election Day
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Early voting is ending in the Tampa Bay region, leaving mail-in ballots or in-person voting on Tuesday as the remaining options. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer advises voters to confirm their assigned precinct, bring a photo ID, and research the six constitutional amendments beforehand to avoid delays.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
Residents who have not voted must vote at their specific precinct polling location on Tuesday or drop off mail-in ballots directly at the elections office, as mail delivery is no longer available for those ballots.
Key Facts
- Early voting has ended in most of the Tampa Bay region.
- As of 7 p.m., voters can only cast a mail-in ballot or vote in person on Tuesday.
- More than 5.2 million out of over 13 million registered voters in Florida have already cast ballots.
- Hillsborough County has seen over 40% voter turnout so far.
- Voters must cast their ballot at the specific polling site attached to their precinct on Election Day.
- There are six constitutional amendments on the ballot.
- A photo ID with a signature, such as a passport or driver's license, is required to vote.
- Unmailed mail-in ballots can no longer be sent through the mail and must be dropped off at the supervisor of elections office or forfeited at a polling location to vote in person.
Who's Mentioned
PersonCraig Latimer“Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections”locationFlorida“statewide voter statistics and registered voter count”OrganizationUniversity of Florida“tracked statewide voter turnout data”locationTampa Bay“region where early voting is concluding”locationHillsborough County“local county with over 40% voter turnout”