Critical school board, judicial, local, state, and federal elections are happening across Florida on August 18th.
Some races will be decided that day. Others will determine who advances to November. Every registered voter can vote in the nonpartisan elections and local questions that appear on their ballot, regardless of political party.
Enter the address where you are registered to vote to find your elections, learn who is running, and make your plan to vote.
AUGUST 18th IS MORE THAN A PRIMARY!
Critical elections are happening across Florida. Your address determines which ones are on your ballot.
Depending on where you live, you may vote in elections for:
SCHOOL BOARD
School board members make decisions about district leadership, school funding, policies, student support, and what happens inside local public schools.
JUDGES
Voters in many communities will choose circuit or county judges through nonpartisan elections.
LOCAL LEADERS
Your ballot may include county offices, special districts, municipal offices, or local ballot questions.
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES
Voters registered with political parties may help choose their party’s nominees for state and federal offices. Some primary contests are open to every registered voter in the affected district.
WHO CAN VOTE?
Critical elections are happening across Florida. Your address determines which ones are on your ballot.
Depending on where you live, you may vote in elections for:
EVERY REGISTERED VOTER
School board members make decisions about district leadership, school funding, policies, student support, and what happens inside local public schools.
VOTERS REGISTERED WITH A PARTY
Voters in many communities will choose circuit or county judges through nonpartisan elections.
VOTERS WITH NO PARTY AFFILIATION
Voters registered with political parties may help choose their party’s nominees for state and federal offices. Some primary contests are open to every registered voter in the affected district.
Key Dates & Deadlines
JULY 20th
Registration and party-change deadline
This deadline has passed. Registered voters should still check their status, address, and political party.
AUGUST 6th
Deadline: 5:00PM
Deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed
Request your ballot through your county Supervisor of Elections.
AUGUST 8th - AUGUST 15th
AUGUST 18th FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
Statewide early-voting period
Every Florida county must offer early voting during these dates. Your county may offer additional days. Locations and hours vary by county.
AUGUST 18th
7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
election day + Deadline for your mail ballot to be received!
Vote at your assigned Election Day polling place. Anyone in line by 7:00 p.m. local time has the right to vote.
Your county Supervisor of Elections must receive your completed ballot by 7:00 p.m. A postmark does not count.
IMPORTANT: Bring a valid form of ID when voting in person!
The United States Postal Service recommends that domestic nonmilitary voters mail back their voted ballots at least one (1) week before the Election Day deadline to account for any unforeseen events or weather issues.
CHOOSE HOW YOU WILL VOTE
Florida voters can vote early, vote by mail, or vote at their assigned polling place on Election Day.
1
VOTE EARLY
During early voting, you can vote
at any designated early-voting location in the Florida county where you are registered.
Early-voting dates, hours, and locations vary by county.
2
VOTE BY MAIL
Request that a ballot be mailed to you by 5:00 p.m. on August 6.
Carefully follow the instructions, sign the ballot certificate, and track your ballot after returning it.
Your ballot must be received by your county Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 p.m. on August 18. The Postal Service recommends mailing it at least one week before Election Day. Closer to Election Day, use an authorized in-person return location listed by your county.
3
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Election Day is Tuesday, August 18.
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. local time. You must vote at your assigned Election Day polling place.
Stay in line if you arrive by 7:00 p.m. You still have the right to vote.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
August 18 includes nonpartisan school board, judicial, special district, and local referendum elections alongside partisan primaries.
Every registered voter can vote in the nonpartisan contests that appear on their ballot.
Yes. You can vote in the nonpartisan elections and local questions on your ballot. Some partisan primary contests may also be open to every registered voter.
No. Your ballot can depend on your residential address, voting districts, municipality, precinct, and political party registration.
Enter your registered address to see the information that applies to you.
Yes. Bring your mail ballot with you if possible so it can be cancelled before you vote in person. Election officials can also check whether your ballot has already been received.
You can vote on August 18 if you were properly registered by the deadline and remain eligible. Check your registration status before making your voting plan.
You can cast a provisional ballot. Election officials will provide instructions.
Stay in line. Anyone waiting in line by 7:00 p.m. local time has the right to vote.
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Election information can change. Always confirm your registration, ballot, voting location, and deadlines with your county Supervisor of Elections.
Last updated: July 29th 2026