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Confirmed officialPrimary election

Florida

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Closed primary; early-voting dates shown are the mandatory statewide period, Aug 8–15 (counties could start as early as Aug 3 and add Aug 16). Registration and party changes closed July 20, 2026. A ballot to be mailed had to be requested by 5 p.m. local time on Aug 6. The Aug 18 primary included Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate contests. Historical — election already held; record retained for archive.

Election date18August 2026

Countdown · election day

Aug 18Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The dates below structure the journey to this moment—from registration and early voting through election day. Civil calendar days, counted from this edition; confirm poll hours with the official source.

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Voter calendar

Deadlines and windows

Register by
Early voting opens
Early voting closes
Mail ballot request

Ballot scope

Offices tracked

  • U.S. Senate (special)
  • Governor
  • U.S. House (all districts)
  • Statewide offices & Legislature

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Retrieved 10/9/2026

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