Coverage dated August 18, 2026

Florida Governor's race: Democrats, Republicans head to polls to choose candidates

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Voters across Florida are heading to the polls to determine which two candidates will go head-to-head in November to be the next governor of the Sunshine State. It's a crowded race on the Republican side, with voters choosing between 11 candidates, but a few frontrunners emerged…

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    Florida Governor's race: Democrats, Republicans head to polls to choose candidates (opens WFLA)

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    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Voters across Florida are heading to the polls to determine which two candidates will go head-to-head in November to be the next governor of the Sunshine State. It's a crowded race on the Republican side, with voters choosing between 11 candidates, but a few frontrunners emerged…

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    Florida voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary elections.

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    Florida voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary elections.

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