Florida Primary Election Preview | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s big primary election hits Tuesday, August 18th — with polls open from 7 AM to 7 PM (until 8 PM in the Panhandle) and early voting numbers already showing strong regional trends. Dixie County leads with 24% turnout, while Marion County lags at 12%, with most counties hovering around 13-16%. Key races include House District 10, Marion County Commission District 2, multiple State House bids like District 21, and heated county commission and Alachua County School Board contests. This is a make-or-break day for local and statewide politics — stay tuned for results that could reshape the…