Early voting runs to Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at three Clermont sites and Minneola City Hall. Election Day is Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Updated Oct. 24: Lake County early voting runs Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 12 sites, four of them in south Lake. Sites are listed below and in our early voting story.
Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. Dates and rules come from the Florida Division of Elections’ 2026 election dates and Election Day voting page, and the City of Clermont’s elections page. This page is strictly factual; we do not endorse candidates.
Elections in Clermont are run by the Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays. The office handles registration, mail ballots, early voting and polling places for every city in the county.
Who to call
- Lake County Supervisor of Elections: 352-343-9734, 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, lakevotes.gov
- City of Clermont elections (city council races): City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe, 352-241-7330
- Find your precinct: the state’s voter precinct lookup
Key dates for the Nov. 3 general election
| Date | Deadline or event |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5 | Registration deadline (passed) |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | Last day to ask for a mail ballot to be sent to you |
| Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 31 | Lake County early voting, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. Nov. 3 | Mail ballots must be received by the elections office |
Lake County added five optional days at the start, so early voting began Oct. 19, according to the Supervisor of Elections calendar.
Early voting sites near Clermont
You can use any early voting site in Lake County. The county’s early voting locations page lists 12, with live wait times. The four in south Lake:
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Cooper Memorial Library | 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont |
| Clermont Arts and Recreation Center | 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont |
| Cagan Crossings Library | 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont |
| Minneola City Hall | 800 N. U.S. Highway 27, Minneola |
The others are in Tavares (two sites), Eustis, Mount Dora, Leesburg, Lady Lake, Sorrento and Umatilla.
What is on the Clermont ballot
Two Clermont City Council seats appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, the city clerk’s office says:
- Seat 3: Joe Fumasi and Tim Murry
- Seat 5: Michael Gonzalez and William “Bill” Petersen
Alison Strange qualified unopposed for Seat 1, so that seat is not on the ballot. Council members and the mayor serve two-year terms and are limited to four in a row. Your full sample ballot, including state and county races, is on the Supervisor of Elections website.
Polling places inside Clermont
On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct. These are the City of Clermont precincts, from the city’s elections page:
| Precinct | Polling place | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Clermont City Center | 620 W. Montrose St. |
| 170 | First Baptist Church Clermont | 2751 Hartwood Marsh Road |
| 215 | Clermont Baptist Church | 16115 Old Highway 50 |
| 220 | Summit Greens Clubhouse | 1190 Summit Greens Blvd. |
| 225 | Cooper Memorial Library, Lake-Sumter State College | 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive |
| 230, 235 | Clermont Arts and Recreation Center | 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27 |
| 240 | Kings Ridge Clubhouse | 1900 Kings Ridge Blvd. |
| 245 | Heritage Hills Clubhouse | 3195 Heritage Hills Blvd. |
| 250 | Legends Community Clubhouse | 1690 Legendary Blvd. |
Polling places can change between elections; check your voter information card or the precinct lookup.
ID at the polls
Early voting and Election Day voters must show a current, valid photo ID with a signature. The state accepts:
- Florida driver’s license or Florida ID card
- Military ID, student ID, retirement center ID or neighborhood association ID
- Public assistance ID, Veterans Health ID card, or a government employee ID
If your photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Without acceptable ID you can vote a provisional ballot, which counts if you are eligible, voted in the right precinct and your signature matches your registration record.
Voting by mail
- Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark does not count.
- Return by mail, in person, or in a secure drop box at the elections office or an early voting site.
- If the elections office finds your signature missing or not matching, you can fix it with a cure affidavit and a copy of your ID by 5 p.m. on the second day after the election.
Registering for future elections
Register or update your address at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. Paper forms are at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 685 W. Montrose St., and the Supervisor of Elections office in Tavares.
Related: who to call at City Hall, public notices and moving to Clermont.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 general election in Lake County, Florida?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. can vote.
When is early voting in Lake County?
Lake County early voting runs Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 12 sites. In south Lake they are Cooper Memorial Library, the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, Cagan Crossings Library and Minneola City Hall. Any registered Lake County voter can use any site.
Can I still register to vote for the November 2026 election in Florida?
No. The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 general election was Oct. 5, 2026. You can still register or update your record for later elections.
What ID do I need to vote in Florida?
A current, valid photo ID with a signature, such as a Florida driver’s license or state ID card. Without one you can still vote a provisional ballot, which counts if your signature matches your registration record.
What is on the Clermont ballot in November 2026?
Clermont City Council Seat 3 (Joe Fumasi and Tim Murry) and Seat 5 (Michael Gonzalez and William ‘Bill’ Petersen). Alison Strange was unopposed for Seat 1.
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