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Florida voters in seven counties are being directed to temporary polling locations Tuesday, after widespread flooding prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order allowing election officials to relocate voting sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Florida Department of State confirmed polling-place changes in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, according to its website, which was updated on Election Day.
DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-227 on Monday after a low-pressure system brought heavy rainfall across parts of Florida from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, triggering flash flood warnings and threatening roads, schools and other critical infrastructure.
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Residents and vehicles navigate a flooded Pace Dr. in Palm Bay, Florida, on Nov. 2, 2026. (Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK)
The order declared a state of emergency in Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. It also allows county election supervisors who cannot meet certain polling-place requirements to seek approval from Florida’s secretary of state for alternative voting arrangements.
A view of homes during flooding along Pace Dr. in Palm Bay, Florida, on Nov. 2, 2026. (Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Where are polling places changing in Florida?
The Florida Department of State published a list of temporary polling locations for affected voters.
In Brevard County, several precincts have been reassigned to New Shiloh Christian Center and Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, as well as Palm Bay City Hall.
In Highlands County, voters assigned to Precinct 20 at Springlake Community Center in Sebring are being redirected to the Penny Ogg Operations Center.
Multiple vehicles are stranded due to flooding along U.S. 192 in West Melbourne, Florida, on Nov. 2, 2026. (Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Indian River County voters assigned to Precinct 7 at Sebastian Church of God are being directed to Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714.
In Martin County, voting at Grace Presbyterian Church has been moved to the county supervisor of elections office in Stuart.
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Okeechobee County voters assigned to Precinct 10 at Fort Drum Community Church are being directed to High Point Church.
In Palm Beach County, voters assigned to Casa Rio Clubhouse and Ironhorse Country Club are being directed to RB Preparatory and Achievement Academy and North County Senior Center, respectively.
Parts of Brevard County, also known as the Space Coast, were flooded due to heavy rains on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
St. Lucie County has reported multiple changes, with affected voters being redirected to locations including the Port St. Lucie Community Center, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Tradition Town Hall and Havert L. Fenn Center.
The state cautioned that relocations remain subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Voters can check the Florida Department of State’s emergency election resources page or contact their county supervisor of elections to confirm their assigned polling place.
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Polls in Florida are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Tuesday. Voters in line when polls close will be permitted to cast their ballots.
