Early voting begins Monday in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two weeks of early voting for Jacksonville's May 19 election begins Monday at 18 locations around the city.

Early voting will end on Sunday, May 17.

All Duval County registered voters may cast a ballot at any early voting location. In addition to the high-profile races for mayor and sheriff, voters will also settle three at-large City Council races, some district council seats are also on the ballot and there are two amendments to the city charter.

Early voting sites | Jacksonville voter's guide

Supervisor of Elections Office early voting hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Early voting locations at libraries and community centers are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday the candidates for mayor held very different events. Mayor Alvin Brown held a voting rally and fish fry at his beaches campaign office.

"You never know what is going to happen between now and May 19th. I think the earlier my supporters go out, the better. I encourage people to start thinking about voting right now," Brown said.

Republican challenger Lenny Curry knocked on doors and met with residents of the Grand Park neighborhood.

"I love the city of Jacksonville. I want to make sure every kids feels safe, every family feels safe. I want it to be where the next generation chooses to live," Curry said

Visit the Supervisor of Elections Office website for the hourly wait times at each of the 18 early voting sites. You can also call 904-630-1414 with any other questions.