Florida Voters Cast Ballots in Primary to Determine Successor for DeSantis
The primary election on August 18 also decides nominees for the U.S. Senate and several congressional seats. Voters are participating in races to set the stage for the November general election. This includes key contests across South Florida under a new political map. The Democratic party sees insurgent candidates challenge establishment-backed opponents in several districts. The election follows an early voting period in Broward and Miami-Dade counties that allowed residents to cast ballots in person. This cycle is the first to utilize redistricting maps that have shifted boundaries for state and federal offices. Results will finalize the field for the upcoming general election.
Florida primary will set the stage for November, with governor's race in spotlight2026 Florida primary election guide: Key races to watch across South Florida on Aug. 18A Democratic civil war is brewing in Trump's home state
News
Future of Florida GOP up for grabs with Donalds in pole position
The HillCenter
Florida primary election 2026: Polls open as voters cast ballots in key races
CBS NewsCenter Left
Socialist insurgency comes to Florida Democratic primaries Aug. 18
USA TodayCenter Left
3 races to watch in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
AxiosCenter
We're Still Tabulating the Full Bill for the 2026 Midterms | National Review
National ReviewRight
This primary is "like 'Florida Man' having his own election"
AxiosCenter
Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
