(This story was updated to add new information)
Primary Election Day is Aug. 18.
Early voting in Lake County started Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 15. For details, visit https://www.lakevotes.gov/200/Early-Voting-Locations-Status
The Daily Commercial and other papers in USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida have published preview stories for many of the races that will be on the primary ballot:
Lake and Sumter County commissions
This story introduces the candidates.
Lake and Sumter County school boards
This story introduces the candidates.
U.S. House District 11
This story introduces the candidates.
Governor
Here’s a look at the top candidates running in the primary election.
U.S. Senate
Here’s a look at this race.
Florida Chief Financial Officer
Here’s a look at this race.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Here’s a look at this race.
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This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: 2026 primary | Preview stories for Lake, Sumter and state races
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