🔥 Trending Florida Primary Election: Latest Updates and Key Races

The Florida primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 ¹². These elections are crucial for determining which candidates will represent their respective parties in the subsequent general election.

Key Aspects of Florida's Primary Elections

Closed Primary System

Florida operates under a closed primary system ²³⁸. This means that to vote in a specific party's primary races, a voter must be a registered member of that political party ³⁸. For example, if a voter wishes to participate in the Republican primary, they must be registered as a Republican. Similarly, to vote in the Democratic primary, they must be a registered Democrat ³⁶.

However, it's important to note that the primary election also includes nonpartisan contests, in which all registered voters can participate, regardless of their party affiliation ³.

Voter Registration and Party Affiliation Changes

For the August 18, 2026, primary election, the voter registration deadline is July 20, 2026 ². If voters wish to change their party affiliation to participate in a specific party's primary, they must do so by this deadline ².

Offices Up for Election

More than 1,205 positions are up for election in the Florida Primary Election on August 18, 2026 ¹. These include various state and local offices.

A notable special election will be held to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by Marco Rubio (R), who was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State on January 20, 2025 ⁴. Candidates are currently running in the special Republican primary for this U.S. Senate seat ⁴.

Additionally, Florida's 20th Congressional District will hold a Democratic primary on August 18, 2026 ⁶.

Election Results and Information

Official information regarding election dates and activities for the 2026 General Election can be found on the Division of Elections website ⁵. Voters can also access live election turnout for the 2026 Primary Election through county election websites, such as Palm Beach County Elections ⁹. For past election results, the Election Results Archive is available ⁵.

Fox News will also be tracking the 2026 midterm elections, polls, and primaries, providing live updates, projections, and results for the General Election on November 3, 2026 ¹⁰.