Early voting locations in Lakeland, Florida for November 3, 2026
- WhenMon, Oct 19 – Sat, Oct 31Starts in 4 days
- Where2 sites in Lakeland10 in all of Polk County
- Hours9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Most sites; see each site
- Election DayTue, Nov 37:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Lakeland is in Polk County. Lakeland has about 125,520 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines. Polk County lists 10 early voting sites; 2 of them are in Lakeland and listed here.
From the Polk County Supervisor of Elections (early voting locator)'s official list, checked October 14, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Lakeland early voting sites (2)
- Simpson Park Community Center
1725 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
Every day, October 19 to 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Directions - Polk County Government Center
930 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Every day, October 19 to 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Directions
Every early voting site in Polk County (10) is on the Polk County early voting page, with a ZIP code finder.
Polk County supervisor of elections office
Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Office: 250 S. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Mailing address: PO Box 1460, Bartow, FL 33831-1460
Phone: 863-534-5888
Website: polkelections.gov
Florida voting dates for Lakeland voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 Ended | Register online source |
| Mon, Oct 5 Ended | Last day to register by mail or in person source |
| Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM | Request a vote-by-mail ballot source |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Mandatory early voting opens source |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Mandatory early voting ends source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM | Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM | Return your vote-by-mail ballot source |
Lakeland voting questions
Where can I vote early in Lakeland?
At the 2 early voting sites in Lakeland on this page, from each county's official list. Polk County lists 10 sites in all; see the Polk County early voting page.
When does early voting start in Lakeland?
Early voting in Lakeland (Polk County) starts Monday, October 19, 2026 at the first sites to open. Some sites open later; each site's days are on this page.
When does early voting end in Lakeland?
The last day of early voting in Lakeland (Polk County) is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
What are the early voting hours in Lakeland?
Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the site you plan to use before you go.
Who can vote early in Lakeland?
Any registered voter in Lakeland (Polk County). Florida counties publish their own early voting sites. You can vote at any early voting site in your county.
What is the phone number of the election office for Lakeland?
863-534-5888, the Polk County Supervisor of Elections, 250 S. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830.
Which county runs elections in Lakeland?
Polk County. Lakeland voters register and vote with Polk County.
More for Lakeland voters
- Florida voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Polk County early voting locations, every site in the county.
- Polk County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the Florida ballot, race by race.
- What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
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Sites, days and hours are Polk County's own, copied from its official list (named above); office details are from the Florida Division of Elections, Contact Your County Supervisor of Elections (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are Florida's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.