ORLANDO, Fla. – Cities and towns across Central Florida will hold elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and a handful of those cities opened early voting polling places on Monday.
Perhaps the biggest is the city of Orlando, which is holding elections for three of its city council seats.
Residents of Districts 1, 3 and 5 can vote early at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office on Kaley Street, now through Sunday, Nov. 2.
The early voting hours are:
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To see if you are eligible to vote in one of these elections, head to the supervisor of elections website to check your voter registration.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Regular polling places will be open.
If you are voting by mail, you need to have your ballot in to the supervisor’s office by 7 p.m. on Election Night.
Districts up for election
Orlando City Council District 1 includes the communities of Lake Nona, Lee Vista, Sunbridge and neighborhoods around Boggy Creek Road and Narcoossee Road.
Incumbent Commissioner Jim Gray is facing three challengers:
Orlando City Council District 3 includes the communities of College Park, Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, and Rosemont.
Five candidates are running for this open seat. News 6 Orlando Community Correspondent Lisa Bell interviewed the five candidates. Click on the names below to watch the videos.
Orlando City Council District 5 includes part of downtown Orlando, Parramore, Mercy Drive, Rock Lake, Lake Mann Estates, Malibu Groves and MetroWest.
Incumbent Commissioner Shan Rose is facing two challengers:
[WATCH: Orlando District 5 candidates clash during heated debate in Parramore]