Florida's Secretary of State, Cord Byrd, reminded registered voters this Monday that they can now prepare to participate in the primary elections on August 18, through mail-in voting, early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day.
In an official statement, Byrd urged voters to check available options in their counties in advance to avoid any issues.
"Registered voters in Florida have the option to cast their vote at a designated early voting center before Election Day," he noted.
The official reminded that the 67 counties in the state must offer early voting from August 8 to 15, although some have voluntarily extended that period. The locations and hours for each center can be found on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Attention to mail-in voting
Those who prefer to vote by mail must act quickly. The deadline to request a ballot is Thursday, August 6.
Once received, the ballot must be returned following the established instructions so that it can be counted on election day.
Miami-Dade County began early voting this Monday, ahead of the minimum period required by state law.
The centers will remain open until August 16, with hours that vary by date. Among the designated locations are the Coral Gables Branch Library, the Student Academic Success Center at Florida International University (FIU), Miami Beach City Hall, the Joseph Caleb Center, and the John F. Kennedy Library in Hialeah.
In Broward, early voting will start on August 8 and will continue until August 16, with uniform hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What is at stake
The primaries on August 18 will determine the Democratic and Republican candidates for the general election in November for positions such as the governorship of Florida, the federal Senate, the House of Representatives, and various state and local offices.
The race for the governorship is drawing significant attention, as Governor Ron DeSantis is unable to seek a new term due to the limits established by the state constitution.
In the Republican primary, Congressman Byron Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, emerges as the favorite. A poll by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, conducted between July 14 and 16, gives him a 53% voting intention, well ahead of state Senator Jay Collins, who stands at 10%.
In the Democratic Party, David Jolly leads the race for the nomination.
The Florida Division of Elections will update participation figures from early voting and mail-in voting daily, allowing real-time tracking of voter turnout leading up to the election day on August 18.
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