Want a say in whether your top candidates are on the ballot come November? Your chance to weigh in, i.e. Election Day, is here.

The 2026 Florida Primary is today, Aug. 18. Here is what you need to know:

Take a look at who's running in key races

Hillsborough County Republican + Democrat sample ballots
Pinellas County Republican + Democrat sample ballots
Our friends at 10 Tampa Bay put together a comprehensive guide to politicans' stances + everything else on the ballot. We recommend taking a good look before you head to your polling location.

Where + when to vote by

You must vote at the polling place assigned to your precinct. If you don't, your vote won't count. There are resources for Hillsborough County voters to find their polling place, and the same goes for those on the other side of the Bay in Pinellas County.If you're in line by 7 p.m. in either county, the law says you are allowed to vote.