Florida Primary · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · All 67 counties
How to vote in the Florida Primary (2026)
This page is a plain-English checklist for the Florida Primary Election on August 18, 2026. It is free civic information from jesusvoter.com (JesusVoter). It is not an official government ballot.
Key dates (confirm with your county)
- Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (polls typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Book-closing / registration deadline for this primary: July 20, 2026 (party changes often use the same book-closing date — confirm with your SOE)
- Early voting: usually the two weeks before Election Day (county hours vary)
- Mail ballots: must be received by Election Day under Florida rules (not just postmarked) — confirm local deadlines
- General Election: November 3, 2026
Florida is a closed primary
For party nominations (Governor, U.S. Senate, most partisan local seats), you generally must be registered with that party to cast a ballot in that party’s primary. Voters registered with no party affiliation (NPA) usually vote only nonpartisan races (often school board, some judicial, some municipal) and any measures that appear on their ballot — not the Republican or Democratic primary contests.
If you want to vote in a party primary, check your party registration before the book-closing deadline.
Step-by-step: what to do before August 18
- Confirm you are registered and that your party is correct. Start at the Florida Division of Elections or your county Supervisor of Elections site.
- Get your official sample ballot with your full address (not ZIP alone). Find your SOE: county SOE directory.
- Review candidates and values scores for statewide and local races on the free Florida Values Voter Guide (all 67 counties; enter your ZIP).
- Choose how you will vote: Election Day precinct, early voting site, or vote-by-mail (request and return early enough to be received on time).
- Bring photo ID that meets Florida law when you vote in person.
ZIP tools vs. official ballots
JesusVoter’s ZIP lookup is a convenience tool. It estimates your county and shows statewide races everywhere, plus deep local primary fields for all 67 counties when we have them from public sources such as Ballotpedia. Your real ballot is by precinct and full address. Always open your county sample ballot before you vote.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Florida primary in 2026?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Is Florida a closed primary?
Yes for party nominations. Party registration matters. NPA voters typically do not choose the Republican or Democratic nominee in the primary.
How do I see my sample ballot?
Your county Supervisor of Elections website. Use the full residential address. Directory: dos.fl.gov SOE list.
Where can I see values-based candidate scores?
On the free guide: Florida Values Voter Guide · jesusvoter.com — Christian / faith policy, Constitution & liberty, and GOP alignment scores, with optional Trump, DeSantis, and Musk callout badges.