MEDIA  ALERT

July 29, 2026

New Map Tool Helps All Voters “Know Before They Go” for the August 18 Primary Election

SANFORD, Fla. ( July 29, 2026) — The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office is mailing updated Voter Information Cards to approximately 45,000 registered voters in 11 precincts whose Election Day polling places have changed for the August 18 Primary Election.

Beginning this week, affected voters should watch their mailboxes for a new Voter Information Card listing their assigned Election Day polling place. If you receive a new card, your Election Day polling place has changed. Voters whose polling place has not changed will not receive a new card.

How Polling Places Are Selected

Polling place assignments are reviewed before each major election to ensure voters have safe, accessible and convenient locations to cast their ballots.

The Supervisor of Elections Office selects polling places from a network of willing community partners and evaluates each location based on a variety of factors, including population centers, accessibility, parking, ADA compliance, traffic flow, facility availability, security and operational requirements.

While voters may expect every polling place to be located within the boundaries of their precinct, that is not always possible. Florida law recognizes that suitable polling facilities are not available in every precinct and authorizes polling places to be located in nearby precincts when necessary to best serve voters.

Polling places are selected to provide the most convenient access for the greatest number of voters—not simply the geographic center of a precinct. In many cases, locating a polling place near where people live provides a better voter experience than placing it in the middle of a large precinct where few residents live or where no suitable public facility exists.

“Our goal is always to provide voters with safe, accessible and convenient polling places,” said Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock. “Whether you’ve voted at the same location for years or are voting for the first time, we encourage every voter to verify their polling place before heading to the polls. Knowing before you go helps ensure a smooth Election Day experience.”

New Interactive Polling Place Map

To help voters prepare for the August 18 Primary Election, the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office recently launched a new Interactive Polling Place Map, making it easier than ever for voters to locate their assigned Election Day polling place and Early Voting locations.

Voters can verify their assigned Election Day polling place and locate Early Voting sites by visiting VoteSeminole.gov. From the homepage, select the Maps & Data tab, click Maps, and then choose the Interactive Precinct Map button.

“We want every voter to know exactly where to vote before Election Day,” Pennock said. “If you receive a new Voter Information Card, take a moment to review it and keep it for future elections. Whether you receive a new card or simply want to double-check your polling place, our online tools make it quick and easy to verify where you’ll vote.”

Voters may also verify their polling place and review their voter record on VoteSeminole.gov or by calling the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office at 407-585-8683.

Why Am I Receiving a New Voter Information Card?

Voter Information Cards are mailed whenever a voter’s polling place changes or when other voter registration information requires an update. For this mailing, the envelope is clearly marked “New Voter Card Enclosed.” If you receive a new card, please review it carefully and keep it for future elections.

The card includes:

• Your assigned Election Day polling place 
• Your precinct number 
• Your political party affiliation 
• Your voting districts 
• Your voter registration number and registration date 
• Contact information for the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office

Community Partners Needed to Serve as Future Polling Places

Maintaining an adequate network of polling places is an ongoing partnership with the community. Over time, some churches, schools, businesses and civic organizations that have previously served as polling places are no longer able to participate because of scheduling conflicts, renovations, operational changes or other organizational needs. 

As Seminole County continues to grow, the Supervisor of Elections Office is always looking to identify additional facilities that may be suitable for future elections.

“Community partners make elections possible,” Pennock said. “We’re grateful to every organization that opens its doors to serve voters. We also encourage churches, community centers, civic organizations and other facilities that may be interested in serving as future polling places to contact our office. Expanding our network of willing community partners helps us continue providing safe, accessible and convenient voting locations throughout Seminole County.”

Facilities must meet a variety of state and federal requirements, including accessibility, parking, security, available space, and operational needs.

Whether you receive a new Voter Information Card or not, the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office encourages every voter to verify their assigned polling place before the August 18 Primary Election by visiting VoteSeminole.gov and using the Interactive Polling Place Map.

The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Contact:

D’Anne Mica

407-739-1993m | [email protected]