Florida Division of Elections Confirms Rules for Three Supermajority Amendment Votes
Polls open at 7 a.m. today as the state requires a supermajority for ballot measures and strict photo ID rules for the 2026 general election.
By Hassan Bello ·
Florida voters cast ballots today in the 2026 general election, which includes three constitutional amendments that require a supermajority to pass.
Polling places across the state opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. The election determines key state races and local contests. Each of the three constitutional amendments on the ballot requires at least 60% of the votes cast on that specific measure to become part of the state constitution.
State law mandates that voters present a current, valid photo ID with a signature. If the primary ID does not include a signature, voters must provide a second form of identification that does. A voter information card is not an accepted form of ID. Those lacking the required documents may cast a provisional ballot. Florida Statute 101.043 governs these identification requirements. Florida HB 991, passed in 2026, sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, for related provisions.
Ballot content varies by address and voting district. Voters in South Florida counties can review their specific sample ballots to see the races and questions they will decide. The Florida Division of Elections and county supervisors of elections offices verified this information on September 28, 2026.
The 60% threshold creates a high bar for approval. In previous cycles, constitutional amendments have failed to meet this mark even with majority support. Today’s vote will determine whether these proposed changes take effect or are dropped. The outcome depends entirely on the turnout and preferences of those who appear at the polls this evening.
Candidates for state and local offices will know their results as polls close. The strict ID rules aim to ensure only eligible voters cast ballots. The provisional ballot process provides a safeguard for voters with ID issues. County election supervisors manage the counting and certification of results. The state’s election infrastructure processes millions of ballots in the days following today's vote.
Source: NBC 6 South Florida
