Florida Primary Election Preview | Gainesville News

Florida’s big primary election hits Tuesday, August 18th — with polls open from 7 AM to 7 PM (until 8 PM in the Panhandle) and early voting numbers already showing strong regional trends. Dixie County leads with 24% turnout, while Marion County lags at 12%, with most counties hovering around 13-16%. Key races include House District 10, Marion County Commission District 2, multiple State House bids like District 21, and heated county commission and Alachua County School Board contests. This is a make-or-break day for local and statewide politics — stay tuned for results that could reshape the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/294cb08d884b355e