St. Johns County Voter Guide: 10 Early Voting Sites, Key Races and Nov. 3 Deadlines

Early voting is underway in St. Johns County, with 10 locations open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents preparing for the Nov. 3 election can vote early at any of those sites, but they will not have the option of voting early on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Unlike neighboring Duval County, St. Johns County ends early voting on Saturday, Oct. 31. Voters who miss that deadline can still cast a ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at their assigned precinct.

The ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, governor, Florida Cabinet and Congress, along with three proposed constitutional amendments. Some voters will also see state legislative, county, city or special-district contests depending on their precinct.

Early Voting: What St. Johns County Residents Need to Know

Early voting began Wednesday, Oct. 21, and continues for 11 consecutive days. Every location follows the same schedule, and voters may use any early voting site within St. Johns County.

Voters do not need to visit their assigned Election Day precinct during early voting. They can choose whichever of the county's 10 locations is most convenient.

That flexibility ends on Election Day. On Nov. 3, voters must report to their assigned precinct rather than an early voting location of their choice.

All 10 St. Johns County Early Voting Locations

The county's early voting sites serve areas including Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns, St. Augustine and Hastings. All locations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31.

The St. Johns County Convention Center serves the World Golf Village area. The two Ponte Vedra Beach locations offer options in the county's northern coastal area, while the Julington Creek Annex and RiverHouse at RiverTown serve the St. Johns area.

Every location also has a secure ballot intake station for completed mail ballots. These stations are available during the same 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. early voting hours.

What's on the Nov. 3 Ballot?

St. Johns County voters will decide several statewide contests and a congressional race based on where they live. Because the county is divided between two U.S. House districts, not every voter will see the same congressional candidates.

U.S. Senate

Florida's U.S. Senate contest is a special election for the remainder of the term. Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed to the seat in 2025, is seeking to remain in office.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis cannot seek another term because of term limits. Eight governor and lieutenant governor tickets appear on the ballot.

Florida Cabinet

Three statewide Cabinet offices are also on the ballot. Each race includes a Republican incumbent and a Democratic challenger.

Congressional District 5 or 6: Check Your Address

St. Johns County is divided between Florida's 5th and 6th congressional districts.

District 5 includes northern and central communities such as Fruit Cove, Nocatee, Palm Valley, Sawgrass, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach and World Golf Village.

The District 5 candidates are Republican incumbent John H. Rutherford and Democrat Rachel Grage. The ballot also includes a write-in line.

District 6 includes southern St. Johns County and is currently represented by Republican Randy Fine. Voters in that district should review their sample ballot to identify the candidates appearing in their congressional contest.

Sample ballots also identify state legislative, county and any city or special-district races applicable to each precinct.

Three Florida Constitutional Amendments

Every voter will also see three proposed statewide constitutional amendments. Each amendment needs at least 60% of the vote to pass.

Amendment 1 would require the Legislature to set aside up to $750 million annually until the rainy-day fund reaches the higher limit, unless certain conditions are met.

Amendment 2 would exempt tangible personal property on agricultural land, including equipment used to produce crops or for agritourism, from property taxes starting in 2027.

Amendment 3 would raise the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with inflation adjustments afterward. It would also reduce the yearly assessment increase cap for non-homestead property from 10% to 5% and limit how counties and cities spend property tax revenue.

What Identification Do You Need?

Florida law requires voters to present photo identification and signature identification. A Florida driver license satisfies both requirements.

Accepted photo IDs under Section 101.043 include:

• Florida driver license or Florida identification card issued by DHSMV
• U.S. passport
• Debit or credit card
• Military or student identification
• Retirement center or neighborhood association identification
• Public assistance identification
• Veteran health identification issued by the VA
• Florida concealed weapon or firearm license
• Employee identification issued by a federal, state, county or city government

If the photo identification does not contain a signature, voters must bring another accepted identification document containing their signature.

Voters without proper identification can still cast a provisional ballot.

Mail Ballot Deadline Has Passed for Requests

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed was 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. That deadline has already passed.

Completed mail ballots must reach the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. A postmark alone does not satisfy the deadline.

Voters may return completed ballots through secure ballot intake stations at early voting sites during early voting hours or at the Supervisor of Elections office.

The return envelope must be signed. A missing or mismatched signature must be corrected using a Signature Cure Affidavit.

Florida voters were required to submit a new mail-ballot request for 2026. Someone whose mail ballot has not been received may still vote in person.

Quick Q&A

1. When does early voting end in St. Johns County?

Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. There is no early voting Sunday, Nov. 1.

2. Can I vote at any of the 10 locations?

Yes, during early voting. On Election Day, you must use your assigned precinct.

3. What time do polls open on Nov. 3?

Election Day polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

4. Can I still request a mail ballot to be mailed?

No. The Oct. 22 deadline has passed. Completed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

5. Where can I check my ballot or ask questions?

Contact Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes' office at 904-823-2238 or visit votesjc.gov.

St. Johns County Election Office

The St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office is located at 4455 Avenue A, Suite 101, St. Augustine, FL 32095. Vicky Oakes serves as supervisor, and the office can be reached at 904-823-2238.

Voters checking their precinct, reviewing their sample ballot or seeking information about ballot return procedures can use the county's election website, votesjc.gov.

How We Did This

This guide uses information from the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections and the Florida Division of Elections early voting list filed by the county. It includes the county's 10 early voting sites, published voting hours, election deadlines, statewide candidates, congressional district information and proposed constitutional amendments.