Aug. 23, 2022, 10:30 a.m. ETAug. 23, 2022, 10:30 a.m. ET
Alyce McFadden
St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday. Florida’s Democratic voters will choose challengers to Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio, both Republicans.
It is Primary Day in Florida, where Democratic voters will choose challengers to Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio, both Republicans, for the fall.
Here is what to know about voting in the state:
How to vote
The deadline to register to vote in the primary election was July 25. Not sure if you are registered? You can check here.
The mail-voting period has ended in Florida, and it is too late to return a mail or absentee ballot by mail for this election.
Polls close in most of the state at 7 p.m. Eastern time, and an hour later in the western counties in Florida’s panhandle that are in a different time zone.
Voters who requested an absentee ballot but have not returned it yet can vote in person at a polling place, or can deliver it by hand to their county elections offices. You can find the location of your elections office here.
Do not forget to bring valid photo identification with you to the polls. Examples of acceptable forms can be found here. If you forget your ID, you can still cast a provisional ballot. If the signature on that ballot matches the signature on your registration file, officials will count the ballot.
Where to vote
You can find your voting location on your county’s website. A list of counties with links to their sites is available here.
Who is on the ballot
Nikki Fried, who is Florida’s commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, and Representative Charlie Crist, who was a Republican while he served as governor from 2007 to 2011, are among the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to challenge Mr. DeSantis in November.
Representative Val B. Demings leads the Democrats competing for the chance to take on Mr. Rubio. Neither Mr. Rubio nor Mr. DeSantis is facing primary challengers.
Kevin Hayslett, a former prosecutor, and Anna Paulina Luna, a conservative activist and Air Force veteran, are locked in a competitive Republican primary in the House district that Mr. Crist currently represents. Former President Donald J. Trump endorsed Ms. Luna, giving her an advantage in the district, which became more conservative during redistricting earlier this year.
Source: nytimes.com
