Early Voting Begins in Manatee County for 2026 Primary Election
Early voting is underway in Manatee County for the 2026 Primary Election, giving voters more than a week to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 16, with voting available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Florida law allows eligible voters to cast a ballot at any designated early voting location within their county. Unlike Election Day, when voters must vote at their assigned polling place, Manatee County voters may choose whichever early voting center is most convenient.
Eight early voting locations are available throughout Manatee County:
G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive W., Bradenton
John Marble Recreation Center, 3675 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch
Palmetto Library, 923 6th St. W., Palmetto
Parrish Fire District Station #2, 3804 North Rye Road, Parrish
Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 U.S. Highway 301, Ellenton
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton
Voters should bring a valid and current photo identification that includes a signature when they arrive to vote.
Early voting provides residents with additional flexibility to participate in the Primary Election without having to wait until Election Day or visit their assigned Election Day polling location.