From Staff Reports
In Summary:
According to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, 2,710 ballots have already been cast in Apopka’s 2026 municipal election through vote-by-mail and early voting. Of those ballots, 1,608 were returned by mail, and 1,102 were cast during early voting, with the highest turnout day drawing 386 voters. Early voting continues through Sunday, March 8, as the city’s 38,698 registered voters prepare for Election Day on Tuesday, March 10.
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Though Election Day is still several days away, hundreds of Apopka voters have already cast their ballots in the city’s 2026 municipal election.
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According to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, 2,710 votes have been recorded so far through a combination of vote-by-mail ballots and early in-person voting. That represents 7% of the registered voters in Apopka.
Of those votes, 1,608 were cast by mail, and 1,102 were cast during early voting.
Early voting appears to be gaining momentum. Wednesday was the highest turnout of the first three early voting days, with 386 voters casting ballots in person.
Among the ballots cast so far, registered Democrats account for the largest share, though the margin between parties remains relatively close.
Early voting in Apopka began on Monday and will continue through Sunday, March 8, with polling locations open daily from 7 am to 7 pm.
Election Day is Tuesday, March 10.
Apopka has 38,698 registered voters, meaning the majority of ballots for the 2026 election are most likely yet to be cast. In the 2022 Apopka mayoral election, a total of 6,775 votes were recorded, including 3,072 vote-by-mail ballots.
Key Points:
- 2,710 ballots have been cast so far in Apopka’s 2026 municipal election.
- 1,608 vote-by-mail ballots and 1,102 early votes make up the current total.
- The busiest early voting day so far recorded 386 voters casting ballots in person.
- Party turnout so far includes 1,140 Democrats, 1,030 Republicans, 491 NPA voters, and 49 minor-party voters.
- Early voting runs daily from 7 am to 7 pm through Sunday, March 8, with Election Day on Tuesday, March 10.
