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Washington County, Florida

Everything a Washington County, Florida voter needs in one place: registration, voter ID, absentee and early voting, and your sample ballot. Home to about 26,500 people, Washington County ranks 52nd in population among Florida's 67 counties. In Florida, each county's elected Supervisor of Elections handles registration, vote-by-mail, early voting and sample ballots.

Next Election

March 21, 2028

Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline

Register at least 29 days before an election.

Why Voting Matters

Every eligible adult in Washington County, Florida holds the same power on Election Day: one vote that counts exactly as much as anyone else's. The next election for Washington County voters is Florida's presidential preference primary on March 21, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Local work in retail and health care means debates over local businesses directly affect Washington County families.

About 12,600 people voted for president in Washington County in 2024 (up about 2% from 12,300 in 2020). That equals roughly 58% of the county's estimated 21,600 adults, close to the statewide rate of about 57%.

Around 8,970 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 449 extra Washington County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.

With about 45 residents per square mile over 584 square miles, Washington County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.1% of Florida's population.

ZIP codes in or partly in Washington County include 32420, 32425, 32427, 32428, 32431, 32437, 32438 and 32462, plus 2 more. Check that your registration is current, look up your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote. Then ask a friend or family member in Washington County to do the same.

Voter Assistance Resources

Who runs elections in Washington County? In Florida, each county's elected Supervisor of Elections handles registration, vote-by-mail, early voting and sample ballots. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Washington County Supervisor of Elections.

Statewide directory, Florida Division of Elections' Supervisor of Elections directory:
https://dos.fl.gov/elections/contacts/supervisor-of-elections/

See your sample ballot. Florida Supervisor of Elections directory (your county posts your sample ballot):
https://dos.fl.gov/elections/contacts/supervisor-of-elections/
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.

To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).

Voters with disabilities in Washington County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Florida, Florida's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 342-0823. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.

Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Florida voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.

Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.

Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Washington County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

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