ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With less than one month until the November election, early voting will begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and other counties.
Registered voters in the Tampa Bay area will be able to fill out their ballots at least two weeks before the election on Nov. 8. Early voting provides another opportunity for those who are unable to vote in person on election day. It's also an option for voters worried about long lines at their polling place.
Supervisors of elections have announced the times and dates for early voting in their perspective counties. Mark these dates if you're looking to cast your vote early:
Citrus County
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 5.
Click here to find a polling place.
Hardee County
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Oct. 27 through Nov. 5.
Location: Hardee County Public Library, 315 N. 6th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida
Hernando County
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Oct. 26 through Nov. 5.
Click here to find a polling location.
Highlands County
Oct. 27 through Nov. 5, time is to be determined.
Click here to find a polling location.
Hillsborough County
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.
Click here to find a polling location.
Manatee County
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.
Click here to find a polling location.
Pasco County
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Oct. 26 through Nov. 5.
Click here to find a polling location.
Pinellas County
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.
Click here to find your polling location.
Polk County
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 5.
Click here to find a polling location.
Sarasota County
8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 6
Click here to find a polling location.
Voters are allowed to visit any of the voting sites listed in their county. Voters will need one or two forms of identification that include their signature and photo. Examples include a Florida ID, U.S. passport, military ID, concealed weapon license, and Florida ID card, plus more.
Correction: The date for early voting in Hardee County was edited to reflect the correct day which is Oct. 27 -- not Oct. 22.