This year is the year of mid-term elections, the term used to described the halfway point between presidential elections.
The next presidential election year will be in 2028.
In Florida, voters will make several decisions in key races, including who will become the next governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis cannot run again in 2026 due to term limits.
Here are important dates to keep in mind this year here in Florida.
Important 2026 election dates in Florida
Want to vote in Florida’s 2026 primary election? What to know
Want to vote in Florida’s 2026 general election? What to know
Florida offices up for election, retention in 2026
Florida offices up for election or retention in 2026 include:
Federal offices
Multi-county and district Offices
➤ Who is running for Florida governor in 2026? Can DeSantis run again?
County offices
Election of some county offices vary by county. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections to determine the manner of election for these offices.
Judicial retention (nonpartisan)
Circuit judges (Nonpartisan)
County Court Judges (Nonpartisan)
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at naplesnews.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: 2026 midterm elections in Florida: Dates, what voters need to know
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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