NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida primary election held on Tuesday
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.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The outcome of these s determines the final candidates appearing on the November ballot for state and federal offices.
Key Facts
- Tuesday is the official primary election day in Florida.
- Voters are selecting candidates to advance to the November general election.
- The ballot includes races for governor and Congress.
- Nonpartisan local contests are included on the ballot and are open to all voters.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the primary election is taking place.”organizationCorporation for Public Broadcasting“Funder of the journalism initiative”organizationWUSF“News organization that produced the story”personAubrey Jewett“University of Central Florida political science professor”personAndrew Spar“Florida Education Association President”