Republicans Lead Early Voting in Volusia, Flagler
Registered Republicans have cast more early ballots than Democrats in both Volusia and Flagler counties ahead of the general election.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Political Parties
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Registered Republicans have cast more early ballots than registered Democrats in Volusia and Flagler counties, with 69,280 Republicans voting in Volusia and 52,129 in Flagler. Nearly 39% of Volusia voters and over 46% of Flagler voters had already turned out before Election Day, Nov. 3.
Why it matters
Early turnout gives an early read on partisan participation in two Florida counties ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. With hundreds of thousands of additional voters expected at the polls, the final balance of party turnout in these counties remains to be seen.
The figures are unofficial early-voting and vote-by-mail totals from the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections, showing Republicans ahead of Democrats in both counties, with 69,280 Republicans voting in Volusia against 52,120 Democrats and 52,129 Republicans voting in Flagler against 23,880 Democrats. Results remain unofficial until certified, and the final partisan balance will depend on Election Day turnout.
The players
Volusia County Supervisor of Elections
The county office responsible for administering elections and publishing early-voting and vote-by-mail turnout figures for Volusia County.
The details
Turnout figures combine early in-person voting and mail ballots, with Republicans leading registered Democrats in both counties. Voters with no party affiliation and those identifying as other parties also cast ballots, totaling 30,155 and 4,873 in Volusia and 20,789 and 4,511 in Flagler.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: General election Election Day, when remaining voters are expected to cast ballots in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Political Context
Early turnout in these counties is tracked through the routine Supervisors of Elections reporting process, and the Republican lead in registered voters cast early reflects party registration patterns that the final Election Day vote could still shift. Opposing views on how much early totals predict final outcomes are not addressed in the available reporting.
Voters in Volusia and Flagler counties who have not yet cast a ballot can still vote on Election Day, Nov. 3. Early turnout figures are unofficial, so the final partisan picture in each county will only be settled once results are certified.
The takeaway
Early voting numbers offer a snapshot rather than a final result, so voters should track certified totals after Nov. 3. Party turnout patterns in these two counties will become clearer once Election Day ballots are counted.
What happens next
Remaining voters are expected to cast ballots on Election Day, Nov. 3, and results in both counties will remain unofficial until certified.
Further reading
For broader context on how the major parties are organizing ahead of the vote, see Political Parties coverage across Florida.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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