Florida’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, with a comprehensive voting guide available to help residents navigate the process. Major local races include the St. Petersburg mayor’s contest featuring incumbent Ken Welch against former Governor Charlie Crist and other candidates. In Congressional District 16, voters will choose from several candidates who recently participated in a community conversation special. Statewide, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, investor James Fishback, and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds are running for governor after Ron DeSantis becomes ineligible to seek another term, while Democrat David Jolly appears secure in his party’s nomination. The guide provides essential information on polling hours, voter ID requirements, vote-by-mail procedures, and how to track ballot status. Voters must bring valid photo identification with a signature or risk voting provisionally. Mail-in ballots cannot be changed once submitted but can be cancelled at the polls if not yet counted. The article also addresses voter intimidation laws and eligibility for convicted felons seeking to restore their voting rights.
Florida Primary Election Voting Guide and Key Races Explained
