Florida is a Closed Primary State
Per Florida Law, only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election. However, if all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote in the primary election for that office. This is known as a “Universal Primary Contest.”

August 20 Primary Election

• Deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation: July 22

• Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: August 8

• Update your signature for your vote-by-mail ballot

• August 20 Primary Election Early Voting Schedule

• August 20 Primary Election Canvassing Board Schedule

• August 20 Primary Election Polling Place List

• Public Notice - Signature Update

November 5 General Election

• Notice of General Election

• Deadline to register to vote: October 7

• Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: October 24