Primary election is Tuesday, August 18

Florida’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. This year, there are primary elections for state offices, including governor; local primaries for commissioners in both Lee and Charlotte counties; and primaries for the House of Representatives in Lee County.

Voters planning to cast their ballots by mail should also be aware of a significant change for the 2026 election cycle. All previous Vote-by-Mail requests have expired, meaning every voter wishing to vote by mail this year must have submitted a new request.

The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot has passed.

For those who prefer to vote before Election Day, Early Voting is available from Aug. 8 through Aug. 15, with polling locations open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Now is the time to check voter registrations.

Lee County voters should check with the Lee County Elections Office at (239) 533-8683 or visit lee.vote.

Charlotte County voters seeking additional information or assistance may contact the Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections at (941) 833-5400 or visit soecharlottecountyfl.gov.