OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Election Day has arrived in Osceola County and across the nation, as millions of Americans head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election and help determine the future of their communities, states, and country.
For registered voters in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Celebration, Harmony, and throughout Osceola County, today’s election provides an opportunity to have their voices heard on issues ranging from public safety and education to property taxes, transportation, housing affordability, and responsible growth.
Polls throughout Osceola County are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. today. Registered voters who have not yet cast their ballots must vote at their assigned Election Day precinct.
Where and when can residents vote?
Unlike early voting, which concluded Sunday, November 1, and allowed residents to choose from 11 designated locations, Election Day voters must report to the polling location assigned to their residential address.
Voters who are unsure where to go should visit VoteOsceola.gov to verify their assigned precinct before leaving home.
Anyone in line at their correct polling location by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote, even if the line extends beyond closing time.
What identification do voters need?
Florida law requires voters to present a current, valid photo identification with a signature. Acceptable forms include a Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, U.S. passport, military identification, student identification, and other approved forms of identification.
Voters who do not have acceptable identification may still be eligible to cast a provisional ballot.
What’s on the ballot in Osceola County?
Today’s General Election includes significant contests at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels.
Florida voters will elect a new governor, decide a U.S. Senate race, and choose representatives to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Other statewide contests include Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture.
Locally, voters will help determine representation in the Florida Legislature and may vote in races involving the Osceola County Commission, Kissimmee City Commission, St. Cloud City Council, and judicial offices, depending on their residential address.
Voters will also decide important ballot measures, including Florida Constitutional Amendment 3, which proposes changes to homestead property tax exemptions, and a proposed one-mill operational property tax increase for the School District of Osceola County.
The school district’s proposed millage would provide additional funding for teacher and staff compensation, school safety, and educational programs. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable property value, meaning a property with a taxable value of $200,000 would pay approximately $200 more annually if the measure is approved.
These ballot questions give voters an opportunity to weigh in directly on issues affecting property taxes, education funding, and local government.
What about vote-by-mail ballots?
Residents who requested vote-by-mail ballots but have not yet returned them should know that completed ballots generally must be received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7 p.m. today to be counted. A postmark alone is not sufficient.
Voters should contact the elections office for official ballot return instructions rather than attempting to return a mail ballot to their Election Day precinct.
Your vote, your community, your future
From decisions made in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee to those affecting neighborhoods throughout Osceola County, today’s election will help shape government priorities and decisions that impact residents every day.
For those who have not yet voted, there is still time to participate.
The Osceola County Supervisor of Elections, led by Mary Jane Arrington, is the county’s official source for polling locations, sample ballots, voter information, and election results.
Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 3. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at assigned precincts throughout Osceola County.
For trusted election information, candidate details, polling locations, and official results, visit VoteOsceola.gov.
