Florida’s Primary Election is less than three weeks away, its purpose to select party nominees to be voted for in November’s general election to fill a national, state, county, or district office.
But another deadline approaching even quicker — the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot . For those wanting to register before time runs out, here’s what to know.
When is Florida’s Primary Election? What is a primary election?
Florida’s statewide primary is on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in whatever time zone you live in. Any voters still in line at 7 p.m. will be permitted to cast a ballot however long it takes.
Primary Elections are elections that determine the delegates from political parties who will face their opposing party’s delegates in November’s General Election. A primary election is held 11 weeks before the general election.
Voters may also see nonpartisan contests on their ballot during a primary election, such as races for commissioners and school board candidates.