your vote is your voice
As a 501c3 organization, JASMYN is a nonpartisan entity and we do not endorse political candidates. In the interest of education and advocacy, we would like to share these important resources with you so that you are ready and able to vote with confidence in the upcoming Primary Election.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION – AUGUST 18, 2026
• Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7 AM to 7 PM
• Voter Registration &/or Party Change Due Date: July 20, 2026 (more information)
• Florida is a closed primary state. That means only voters registered with a political party may vote in that party's Primary Election. You can change your party affiliation by submitting an updated Voter Registration Application at any time, but the change must be made 29 days before a Primary Election in order to be valid for that election. All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on issues and nonpartisan races during a Primary Election. Your party does not affect your ballot for any election other than a Primary Election.
• Due Date to Request Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot: August 6, 2026, 5 PM (more information)
o Prior to August 18, you can mail your ballot or drop off your Vote-by-Mail Ballot at any early voting site.
o If mailing time is short, you can drop off your Vote-by-Mail Ballot at any early voting site.
o Vote-by-Mail Ballots cannot be dropped off at election day precincts on August 18. On Election Day, you may return Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot only to the Main Supervisor of Elections Office: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 before the polls close at 7:00 PM.
o Has your address changed? Vote-by-Mail Ballots won't be forwarded and first-class mail returned to the SOE will cancel your vote-by-mail request.
o Handwriting changes over time. Be sure your current signature is on file so your Vote-by-Mail Ballot can be verified.
o Make sure your voter information is up to date at https://www.duvalelections.gov/
• Early Voting: Friday, August 7, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM (more information)
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING ON PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
If you wait until Primary Election Day to wield your power to vote, be sure you're in line — at your assigned precinct — by 7 PM and you will be allowed to vote. If you're still in line when the polls close at 7 PM, STAY IN LINE. Bring your ID, water, snacks, chairs if your polling place is a busy one, and maybe a face mask to be super careful. If you're able, offer a ride to those who need a lift.
If you haven't already dropped off your mail ballot, do not mail it. Instead, bring your ballot to the Supervisor of Elections main office before 7 PM on Election Day. Or, you may surrender your mail ballot (or report that you lost it or never received it), and vote in person instead.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.
If your eligibility to vote is challenged, you should request and vote a provisional ballot. More info can be found HERE.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU EXPERIENCE OR WITNESS INTIMIDATION AT THE POLLS?
First things first, voter intimidation is a federal crime, and there are resources available to help you.
Call the Duval County Supervisor of Elections: 904-255-VOTE [8683]
Visit The Right to Vote Initiative for advice on staying safe while exercising your right to vote.
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.
Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
Asian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
NONPARTISAN VOTING RESOURCES
Ballotpedia is a free, collaborative, online encyclopedia. It focuses on ballots, ballot measures, ballot access for initiatives and candidates, petition drives, the supporters and opponents of initiatives and, in general, all things ballot.
Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote, including a voter hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE.
Guides.vote produces nonpartisan voters’ guides that show where candidates stand. They're produced by veteran journalists with links to credible sources.
League of Women Voters engages in advocacy, education, litigation, and organizing to protect every American’s freedom to vote.
League of Women Voters of Florida provides information about their Voter Services work and other helpful voting resources.
Vote 41 provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information. A one-stop-shop for election related information, known for its polling place locator. Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
Voting Rights Restoration / Florida Justice Center