NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough
Florida primary election held this Tuesday for state and local offices
Florida voters will cast ballots this Tuesday in primary elections to determine which candidates advance to the November general election. The ballot includes races for governor, Congress, and various nonpartisan local positions.
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The outcome of these primary races determines the final candidates appearing on the November ballot for state and federal offices, as well as the winners of certain local contests.
Key Facts
- Florida's primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Voters will select candidates to advance to the November general election.
- Races on the ballot include governor and Congress.
- Nonpartisan local contests are open to all voters.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrew Spar“Florida Education Association President”organizationWUSF“News organization that produced the story”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the primary election is taking place.”organizationCorporation for Public Broadcasting“Funder of the journalism initiative”personAubrey Jewett“University of Central Florida political science professor”