October 20, 2024 (Orlando) —

It’s the eve of the first day of early voting (in person) and if Florida is anything like Georgia and North Carolina, it will see a record number of early voters according to reports, to cast votes on national, state and local candidates as well major issues that will affect residents in the state. Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 in many counties in the state including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Volusia counties. Hours vary.

Here in Orange County, early voting will continue through Nov. 3 at 22 early voting locations. Hours daily: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents who are registered to vote can do so at one of the sites, saving time compared to waiting in lines on General Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Here’s a list of the early voting locations:

• Alafaya Library
• Apopka Community Center
• Chickasaw Library
• Fairview Shores Library
• Hiawassee Library
• Lift Orlando (Heart of West Lakes)
• Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center
• Orange County National Golf Center
• Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office
• Renaissance Senior Center
• South Creek Library
• Southeast Library
• Southwest Library
• Tibet-Butler Preserve
• Town of Eatonville Town Hall
• UCF – Live Oak Event Center
• Valencia College – Lake Nona Campus
• Washington Park Library
• West Oaks Library
• Winter Garden Library
• Winter Park Library

Voters must present their photo and signature identification, like a driver’s license, when they show up at the locations. Good idea to take your Sample Ballot also: That will save time and help you recall for whom you want to represent you and how you want to vote on issues.

Key races and issues on the ballot include President of the United States: Former President Donald Trump versus current Vice President Kamala Harris, State Attorney-9th Judicial Circuit: Monique Worrell (former elected S.A.) versus Andrew Bain (current S.A. appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis) and whether or not the state should legalize adult recreational marijuana use. (Florida Amendment 3)

If you have any questions about voting early, reach out to the elections office: 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL 32806. Phone: (407) 836-2070. Website: www.ocfelections.gov