Nassau County Voter Guide: 5 Early Voting Sites, Key Races and What to Know Before Nov. 3

Early voting is underway in Nassau County for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with five locations open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 31.

Voters in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Callahan and Hilliard can use any of the county's five early voting sites. Unlike Duval County, Nassau County's early voting period ends Saturday, Oct. 31, with no early voting on Sunday, Nov. 1.

The ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, Florida Cabinet offices and three proposed state constitutional amendments. State legislative, county and any applicable city or special-district races also appear on individual sample ballots.

Here is what Nassau County voters need to know before heading to the polls.

Nassau County Early Voting: Dates, Hours and Locations

Early voting began Thursday, Oct. 22, and continues for 10 consecutive days through Saturday, Oct. 31.

Voters do not have to visit their assigned Election Day precinct during early voting. They can cast a ballot at any of Nassau County's five designated locations.

Early voting at a glance

All 5 Nassau County Early Voting Locations

The Nassau County Supervisor of Elections lists five locations across the county.

All five locations operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the early voting period.

Each location also has a secure ballot intake station, commonly called a drop box, available during early voting hours. Voters who already have completed mail ballots may return them at those stations.

The James S. Page Governmental Complex also houses the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections office.

What Changes on Election Day, Nov. 3?

Early voting gives Nassau County residents a choice of five voting sites, but Election Day follows different rules.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precinct rather than choosing any early voting location.

That distinction matters for anyone who plans to vote after Oct. 31. The five early voting sites are available for the early voting period, while Election Day voting is based on precinct assignments.

Voters can review their information and sample ballots at votenassaufl.gov before heading out.

What's on the Nassau County Ballot?

Nassau 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 Nassau County falls within U.S. House District 4, so every county voter will see the same congressional contest. Rep. Aaron Bean lives in Fernandina Beach.

Unlike Duval County, which is divided between two congressional districts, Nassau 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, Nassau County voters may also see state legislative, county, city or special-district contests.

The Nassau County Supervisor of Elections posts sample ballots at votenassaufl.gov/sample-ballot.

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 Nassau County Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.

A postmark does not satisfy the receipt deadline.

Every Nassau 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 Nassau County early voting site?

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

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

No. Nassau 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 "Where Do I Vote?" page at votenassaufl.gov shows your polling place.

Contact the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet H. Adkins oversees the county's elections office.

Voters can use the elections office website to check their voter status, find their polling place and review their sample ballot before heading to the polls.

How We Did This

Jax Times prepared this guide using information from the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website and the Florida Division of Elections official early voting list filed by the county. Candidate names come from the official candidate list, and the voting rules are Florida law, which is the same in every county.