Clay County Voter Guide: 7 Early Voting Sites, Key Races and What to Know Before Nov. 3

Early voting is underway in Clay County for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with seven locations open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 31. Voters can use any of the county's seven early voting locations, regardless of their assigned Election Day precinct.

Unlike Duval County, Clay County ends early voting on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be no early voting on Sunday, Nov. 1.

The ballot includes a U.S. Senate special election, a congressional race, a governor's race, Florida Cabinet contests and three proposed constitutional amendments. State legislative, county, city and special-district races may also appear, depending on where a voter lives.

Clay County Early Voting at a Glance

Where to Vote Early in Clay County

Clay County has seven early voting sites serving voters across Orange Park, Fleming Island, Oakleaf, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs and Keystone Heights.

All seven locations follow the same 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule through Oct. 31.

Voters do not have to visit the location nearest their home during early voting. Florida law allows registered voters to use any designated early voting site within their county.

That changes on Election Day. Anyone voting in person Tuesday, Nov. 3, must use their assigned precinct.

Voters can find precinct information and view their sample ballot through the precinct finder at clayelections.gov.

What's on the Clay County Ballot?

Clay County voters will decide several federal and statewide races. Local contests will vary based on each voter's address.

U.S. Senate special election

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

The candidates are:

U.S. House District 4

All of Clay County falls within U.S. House District 4, so county voters will see the same congressional contest.

Unlike Duval County, which is divided between two congressional districts, Clay County is entirely within District 4.

Governor and lieutenant governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis cannot seek another term because of term limits.

Eight governor and lieutenant governor tickets appear on Florida's ballot.

Florida Cabinet races

Three statewide Cabinet offices are also on the ballot.

State and local races

Depending on their precinct, Clay County voters may also see state legislative, county, city or special-district contests.

The Clay County Supervisor of Elections provides individualized sample ballots through its online precinct finder.

Those sample ballots identify the races and candidates appearing on each voter's ballot, rather than just the contests shared across the county.

Three Florida Constitutional Amendments

Florida voters will also consider three proposed constitutional amendments. Each needs at least 60% voter approval to pass.

Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund

Amendment 1 would increase the limit on Florida's Budget Stabilization Fund, often called the state's rainy-day fund.

The maximum would rise from 10% to 25% of general revenue. The proposal also requires the Legislature to set aside up to $750 million annually until the fund reaches that level, unless specified conditions apply.

Amendment 2: Agricultural property tax exemption

Amendment 2 would exempt certain tangible personal property located on agricultural land from property taxes beginning in 2027.

The exemption would include property such as equipment used to produce crops or support agritourism activities.

Amendment 3: Homestead and property tax changes

Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption for property taxes other than school taxes.

The exemption would rise to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with subsequent inflation adjustments.

The proposal would also reduce the annual assessment increase cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%.

It would place additional limits on how counties and cities can spend property tax revenue.

What Identification Do You Need?

Florida requires voters to present identification showing both a photograph and a signature. A single document, such as a Florida driver license, can satisfy both requirements.

Under Section 101.043, accepted photo identification includes:

• Florida driver license or Florida ID card issued by DHSMV
• U.S. passport
• Debit or credit card
• Military or student ID
• Retirement center or neighborhood association ID
• Public assistance ID
• Veteran health identification card 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 provide another accepted identification document showing their signature.

Voters who do not have the required identification may still cast a provisional ballot.

These identification rules apply statewide, including during early voting and on Election Day.

Mail Ballot Deadlines and Drop Boxes

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

Voters who already have mail ballots must ensure the completed ballots reach the Clay County Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

A postmark does not satisfy the receipt deadline.

Every Clay County early voting location has a secure ballot intake station, also known as a drop box, available during early voting hours.

Completed mail ballots may also be delivered to the Supervisor of Elections office.

Voters must sign their mail-ballot envelope. A missing or mismatched signature must be corrected using a Signature Cure Affidavit.

Florida voters were required to submit new vote-by-mail requests for 2026. Previous requests did not carry forward.

A voter whose mail ballot has not been received may still vote in person.

Quick Q&A

1. Can I vote at any Clay County early voting site?

Yes. During early voting, voters can use any of the seven designated sites in Clay County.

2. Is early voting available Sunday, Nov. 1?

No. Clay County early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m., unlike Duval County.

3. Can I vote without a photo ID?

Yes, through a provisional ballot. Florida requires acceptable photo and signature identification for regular in-person voting.

4. Can I still request a mail ballot?

The deadline to request a ballot to be mailed passed Oct. 22. Completed mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

5. Where do I vote on Election Day?

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters must go to their assigned precinct. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The precinct finder at clayelections.gov provides location information.

Contact the Clay County Supervisor of Elections

Clay County Supervisor of Elections Chris H. Chambless oversees the county's elections office.

Voters can use the elections office website to find their assigned precinct and review their sample ballot before heading to the polls.

How We Did This

Jax Times prepared this guide using Clay County Supervisor of Elections information and the Florida Division of Elections official early voting list filed by the county. The guide also uses the supplied official candidate list and statewide voting rules to summarize the Nov. 3 election, voting locations, ballot contests, identification requirements and mail-ballot deadlines.