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2028 Florida gubernatorial primary election

Election Date:August 22, 2028Register by:August 4, 2028
Current holder:Ron DeSantis(Republican)

The 2028 Florida gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Florida. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state government.

About This Race

The 2028 Florida gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 22, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Florida. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state government.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 22, 2028
Registration Deadline
August 4, 2028
Early Voting Starts
August 10, 2028
Early Voting Ends
August 18, 2028

How to Vote

Florida voters must register by August 4, 2028, to participate in the primary. Early voting will be available from August 10 to August 18, 2028, with election day voting on August 22. Voters must present a valid photo ID with signature, such as a Florida driver's license or passport, and can verify their registration and polling location via the Florida Division of Elections website.

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Incumbent
Republican

Ron DeSantis

Governor of Florida

Biography

Incumbent Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is seeking re-election in 2028 after securing national prominence through conservative education and immigration policies. He is running on a platform of continuing economic growth, school choice expansion, and opposing federal overreach into state affairs.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Charlie Crist

Governor of Florida

Biography

Former U.S. Representative and Florida gubernatorial nominee in 2022, Charlie Crist is running as a Democrat to restore abortion rights, expand Medicaid, and combat climate change impacts in Florida. He emphasizes his bipartisan experience and commitment to rebuilding public trust in state leadership.

Campaign Website

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