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NewsFlorida DailyAugust 17, 2026Hillsborough

1.8 Million Floridians Cast Early Ballots Ahead of Primary Election

Over 1.8 million Florida voters have participated in the primary election through early voting and mail-in ballots as of August 16. Republicans currently lead in total pre-Election Day votes, while Democrats maintain a higher volume of returned mail-in ballots.

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Why It Matters

The data provides a snapshot of voter turnout and party participation trends in Florida ahead of the on Tuesday.

Key Facts

  • 1,816,739 total ballots have been cast in Florida as of 11 a.m. on August 16.
  • 852,000 mail-in ballots have been issued but remain unreturned.
  • Republicans hold the lead in total pre-Election Day voting.
  • Democrats hold the lead in the number of returned vote-by-mail ballots.
  • The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

personPaul Renner“Speaker mentioned in a poll title.”locationHillsborough“County that extended early voting.”locationBroward“County that extended early voting.”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“Political organization mentioned in context of primary trends.”locationMiami-Dade“County that extended early voting.”locationFlorida“State where the primary election is occurring.”