As Florida prepares for its primary election, officials and advocacy groups are urging voters to carefully review their ballots before heading to the polls. The state operates a closed primary system where registered party members can only vote in their party’s elections, but ballots also include nonpartisan races like judicial elections and constitutional amendments that all eligible voters can participate in. Voter advocates emphasize that many of these ballot measures receive limited media attention, making preparation essential to avoid accidentally voting for candidates with differing values. Resources like the Spectrum News Voter Guide allow residents to enter their addresses to find polling places and review specific ballot questions before Election Day. Early voting is currently underway at designated locations statewide for those preferring in-person voting ahead of the election. Voters choosing mail-in ballots must ensure they are returned by August 18, while new requests can be made until August 6 through local Supervisor of Elections offices.
Florida Voters Urged to Research Ballots Before Primary Election Day Arrives
