Early Voting
Early voting for the 2020 Election has started and will continue through October 31. There are 3 early voting sites available in Indian River County, listed below:
- Indian River County Main Library – 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach
- Sebastian City Hall Council Chambers – 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
- Supervisor of Elections Office – 4375 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach
These sites will be accessible daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voting wait times can be checked online on the Indian River County website.
Election Day
On Election Day, November 3, voting takes place at a designated polling place. For Orchid residents, the polling place is the Indian River Shores Community Center at 6001 Highway A1A, Indian River Shores, 32963. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Identification Required
Voters should bring identification, containing a photo and signature, such as a Florida driver’s license. Voters who do not have proper identification will be required to vote a provisional ballot.
Vote-by-Mail
Alternatively, a vote-by-mail ballot can still be requested until October 24 by 5 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots can be requested online. Be careful not to confuse the sample ballot with a vote-by-mail ballot. Vote-by-mail ballot drop boxes are available at each early voting location during early voting hours. A 24 hours, 7 days a week drop box is available at the Supervisor of Elections office.
Local Election for Town Council of Orchid
Please note that this year's ballot includes a local election for the Town Council of Orchid. 3 candidates will appear in the order prescribed by the general election laws of the state; each elector may vote for up to 2:
- Mary Jane Benedetto
- Paul Knapp
- Allan H. Lamport
The 2 candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected to the Town Council to serve a four-year term each. You can check online whether you're registered to vote in Indian River County. The deadline to register has passed.
COVID-19 Precautions
All polling places will follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 for voters' health and safety throughout the election. For further information about safety precautions, early voting, vote-by-mail, sample ballots, polling places, and more, contact the Supervisor of Elections at (772) 226-3440.