Primary Election

Primary election results Tuesday showed some surprising victories and expected wins across the state.

The decline is likely a reflection of President Trump’s rhetoric and tighter restrictions.

Sugar growers, ranchers, supermarkets, lobbyists, a fireworks distributor boost well-connected Wilton Simpson’s re-election bid.

Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, running for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, received nearly $1.3 million, followed by U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor at almost $662,400. This was the first distribution of state matching funds for the 2026 election.

The League of Women Voters has activated its free, online, nonpartisan voter guide, Vote411.org, in time for the August 18 Primary Election.

Of the 209 races across the state, 83 candidates will not be on the ballot come this fall.

The Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office is mailing updated voter information cards to voters affected by congressional redistricting and polling place changes ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

Amira Fox won her third term as state attorney without facing opposition. She was the only candidate who filed to run for the job. The filing deadline was noon Friday.

The Collier County Supervisor of Elections office began mailing a Notice of Elections to all active registered voters for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.