Florida Holds Primary Elections Amidst Key Races
Florida voters are participating in primary elections across the state, with polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the Tampa Bay area, key races include candidates vying to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, the St. Petersburg mayoral…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 18, 2026 —
Voters across Florida are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the state’s primary elections. Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing citizens to make their choices in a series of critical contests.
In the Tampa Bay area, several high-profile races are drawing significant attention. Voters are selecting candidates who will advance to the general election, including those competing to replace the term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis. The upcoming election also features a notable St. Petersburg mayoral race, alongside a range of other local and state-level positions.
News outlets, such as the Tampa Bay Times, are actively covering the election day events. The publication is offering live updates, sharing photographs from polling locations, and providing essential voter information to assist the public throughout the primary election process.
Story summarized from the original created by By Bethany Barnes, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
