Coverage dated August 17, 2026

As voters cast ballots, advocates push to open Florida’s closed primary system

Headline from Orlando Weekly

More than 1 million people have already voted ahead of Florida’s Aug. 18 primaries but, in the marquee races for governor and senator, millions registered as No Party Affiliation (NPA) won’t be able to participate because of the state’s closed primary election system.

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    As voters cast ballots, advocates push to open Florida’s closed primary system (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    More than 1 million people have already voted ahead of Florida’s Aug. 18 primaries but, in the marquee races for governor and senator, millions registered as No Party Affiliation (NPA) won’t be able to participate because of the state’s closed primary election system.