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 18Election date · Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The dates below cover registration, early voting and election day. The calendar date does not indicate whether polls are open; confirm local hours with the official source.

Calendar status uses your device date, not local poll-closing times. Check current instructions with the election authority.

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Deadlines and windows

Early voting opensAug 8

Early voting closesAug 15

Mail ballot requestAug 6

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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