primary election

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly speaking in Ybor City in Tampa on Aug. 17, 2026.

Jolly promises campaign $ will come in after the primary, but says he can win despite being outspent

David Jolly likes his chances of becoming the first Democrat to win the governor’s race in Florida in more than three decades this November. According to him, in this election year money doesn’t buy popularity.

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Miami candidates push new – and unconventional – social media campaigns ahead of primary

Ali Bianco

With Florida’s primary election less than a week away, candidates have been ramping up their campaigns. And some are using platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp for the first time as they try to reach voters.

It's National Voter Registration Day. Are You Registered?

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and marks a cross-country effort to encourage citizens to get ready to exercise their right to vote.In Palm…

Group Pushes For All Voters To Vote In Florida Primaries

A bipartisan group is pushing for all registered voters to be allowed to vote in Florida’s primaries.In Florida, when a candidate has opposition outside…

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August 27, 2014: Charlie Crist Wins Democratic Primary For Governor

Today on WLRN-Miami Herald News, you heard:

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Here's How South Florida Voted In The 2014 Primary Election

November's election will be a race between two candidates with Florida gubernatorial experience: Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.Miami-Dade and Broward were…

Polls Close At 7 p.m. For Florida's Primary Election

Christine DiMattei

No long lines and quiet polling places are what most South Florida voters can expect so far during the primary election on Tuesday.For most Democratic…