Vote-by-Mail Ballots Start Arriving for City of Naples Election — Here’s What Voters Need to Know

Mail-in ballots for the City of Naples Election are now being sent to eligible voters across Collier County as election season ramps up in Southwest Florida. The Collier County Supervisor of Elections office began mailing requested vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters late last week in advance of the early February election.

Ballots for uniformed and overseas voters started going out earlier, on Dec. 19, giving those serving abroad or living outside the continental U.S. extra time to receive and return their ballots ahead of Election Day.

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the City of Naples Election is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. All previous vote-by-mail requests have expired, meaning even frequent mail voters must submit a new request for this election cycle.

Once voters receive their ballots, they must be physically returned — not just postmarked — by 7 p.m. on Election Day (Feb. 3) in order to be counted. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing ballots at least one week before the deadline to account for potential delays.

If a voter receives a ballot but later decides to vote in person on Election Day, state election rules require they bring their ballot to the polling location so it can be canceled before casting a precinct ballot.

Eligible voters can request their vote-by-mail ballots in several ways:

Ballot tracking options are also available on the elections website for those who want to check the status of their mailed ballot ahead of Election Day.

The City of Naples Election is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2026, when residents will cast ballots for open city council seats and potentially other local offices or measures. With vote-by-mail participation rising statewide in recent years and offering a convenient alternative to in-person voting, local officials are reminding voters to plan ahead.

Because Florida’s election laws require a new request for each vote-by-mail ballot, voters who’ve mailed ballots in past cycles should not assume they’ll automatically receive one this year. Getting ballots requested and returned early helps ensure every eligible voice is counted.

For voters who prefer traditional voting, polling places will be open on Election Day (Feb. 3). Early voting sites are not currently scheduled for this local election, so residents planning to vote in person should confirm their precinct and hours ahead of time with the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office.

Whether you choose mail-in voting or drop by your polling station, now is the time to ensure you’re registered, requested your ballot (if voting by mail), and are ready to participate in shaping the future of Naples for the next term