Florida Primary Election: Everything voters need to know
Nearly 2 million Floridians have already voted early or by mail as polls open for the state’s closed primary, officials said.
- Polls opened across Florida today, August 18, 2026, for the state's primary election, where voters are selecting candidates for governor, Congress, and local offices to advance to the November general election.
- Florida operates as a closed-primary state, meaning voters generally must be registered with a political party to participate in that party's primary contests, although some non-partisan races remain open to all voters.
- As of August 16, nearly 2 million Floridians had already cast ballots via mail or early voting, with 1,816,739 ballots returned, according to the Florida Division of Elections.
- To vote on Election Day, residents must visit their assigned polling precinct with a valid photo ID that includes a signature, as polls remain open until 7 p.m. local time.
- Winners of today's partisan primary contests will generally advance to the November 3, 2026, General Election, when voters will make final selections for various state and federal offices.
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Florida has opened primary voting locations across the Tampa Bay region, allowing voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election. The expanded voting locations make it more convenient for residents to participate in the democratic process. Multiple polling sites across the region provide voters with flexible options for when and where to vote....
Check the primary elections in Florida: schedules, candidates and main contests in Miami, Orlando and Tampa before voting today.
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