Florida 2024 Primary: What to Know
Overview
The Florida 2024 primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The primary will determine which candidates will represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the general election for president, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.
Florida is a closed primary state, which means that only registered Republicans and Democrats can vote in their respective party's primary. Independent voters can choose to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, but they must declare their party affiliation when they register to vote.
Important Dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 5, 2023
- Early voting begins: March 3, 2024
- Primary election day: March 19, 2024
Candidates
The following candidates have announced their intention to run for president in the Florida 2024 primary:
- Democratic candidates:
- Joe Biden (incumbent)
- Kamala Harris
- Republican candidates:
- Donald Trump
- Ron DeSantis
- Nikki Haley
Other candidates may join the race before the filing deadline in June 2023.
Issues
The following issues are likely to be major factors in the Florida 2024 primary:
- The economy
- Healthcare
- Immigration
- Education
- Climate change
Predictions
It is too early to make predictions about the outcome of the Florida 2024 primary. However, the following factors could influence the race:
- The national political climate
- The strength of the candidates
- The level of voter turnout
The Florida 2024 primary is sure to be a closely watched race. The outcome of the primary could have a major impact on the general election.