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LIVE BLOG: 2026 Florida Primary Election
President Donald Trump backed several Florida candidates as voters chose party nominees in 29-candidate governor race and local contests.
- On Tuesday, Florida voters cast ballots in primary elections as President Donald Trump issued endorsements in several races, with nearly 2 million early and vote-by-mail ballots submitted by 11 a.m. on Aug. 18.
- Trump endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds, who has led Republican gubernatorial primary polls since announcing his candidacy and garnered a 31-point lead over Fishback in mid-July polling.
- As of 5 p.m., out of nearly 3 million votes cast, Republicans held a 50.3% share to Democrats' 38.4%, while non-party affiliated voters accounted for about 10% of total turnout.
- The Justice Department deployed monitors to observe primary activities in Florida, while Trump voted by mail despite his previous remarks calling the process "inherently corrupt."
- Winners from Tuesday will face off in November's general election, where a controversial property tax amendment increasing homestead exemptions to $250,000 by 2028 faces voter approval.
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Palm Beach PostLive election results: Donalds, Jolly win, move on in 2026 Florida primary
Today is Primary Election Day in Florida. Follow for the latest on key races including governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Center
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