Florida voters reminded of July 20 registration deadline for August primary election

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is reminding eligible residents that Monday, July 20, is the deadline to register to vote or change their party affiliation ahead of the state's Aug. 18 primary election.

Eligible Floridians can register to vote or verify their registration status through the state's online voter registration portal.

"Monday, July 20, 2026, is the deadline to register to vote for the Aug. 18, 2026, primary election," Byrd said in a statement. "This is also the deadline to update your party affiliation. As we mark 250 years of American independence, I want to make sure all eligible voters can cast their ballots, honoring our nation's legacy during this historic year."

Florida operates as a closed primary election state, meaning only voters who are registered with a political party may vote for that party's candidates during primary elections.

While voters may register with or change their political party affiliation at any time, those wishing to participate in a party's primary election must do so by the July 20 registration deadline.

State election officials also highlighted several key dates leading up to the primary:

• July 4: Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to military and overseas voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).
• July 9–16: Deadline to mail vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters.
• July 20: Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation.
• Aug. 6: Deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed.
• Aug. 8–15: Mandatory early voting period, with some counties offering additional early voting days. Voters should check with their local Supervisor of Elections for county-specific schedules.
• Aug. 18: Primary Election Day.

Election officials are encouraging eligible voters to register before the deadline to ensure they can participate in the upcoming primary.