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Florida elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Florida elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Florida
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rick Scott (R) | 50.1 | 4,099,505 |
 | Bill Nelson (D) | 49.9 | 4,089,472 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1,028 | ||
| Total votes: 8,190,005 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Allen (Independent)
- Joe Wendt (L)
- Gregory Bowles (Independent)
- Carlos Garcia (Independent)
U.S. House
Democratic
Republican
State ballot measures
- See also: Florida 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Florida Amendment 2, Permanent Cap on Nonhomestead Parcel Assessment Increases Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 3, Voter Approval of Casino Gambling Initiative (2018)
- Florida Amendment 4, Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative (2018)
- Florida Amendment 5, Two-Thirds Vote of Legislature to Increase Taxes or Fees Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 6, Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights, Judicial Retirement Age, and Judicial Interpretation of Laws and Rules Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 7, First Responder and Military Member Survivor Benefits, Supermajority Board Votes for College Fees, and State College System Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 9, Ban Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling and Ban Vaping in Enclosed Indoor Workplaces Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 10, State and Local Government Structure Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 11, Repeal Prohibition on Aliens' Property Ownership, Delete Obsolete Provision on High-Speed Rail, and Repeal of Criminal Statutes' Effect on Prosecution Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 12, Lobbying Restrictions Amendment (2018)
- Florida Amendment 13, Ban on Wagering on Dog Races Amendment (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Jacksonville, Florida - City council and tax collector
- Hillsborough County, Florida - County commissioner and special district board members
- Miami-Dade County, Florida - County commissioner and special district board members
- Orange County, Florida - County mayor, county commissioner, and special district board members
- Pinellas County, Florida - County commissioner
- Florida school board elections, 2018
- November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Florida
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Florida elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Florida, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Florida, 2018
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Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Featured elections
The following Florida elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Florida's 5th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Florida's 9th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Florida's 27th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Florida's 6th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Republican primary)
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Republican primary)
- Florida's 17th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Republican primary)
General elections
- Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 16th Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 18th Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
- Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 28 Republican primary)
- Florida Attorney General election, 2018 (August 28 Republican primary)
- Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 28 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Florida Attorney General election, 2018
- Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Florida in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Florida are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 28, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 30, 2018:
Florida State Senate District 31 (Primary)
February 13, 2018:
Florida House of Representatives District 72 (General)
February 20, 2018:
Florida House of Representatives District 114 (Primary)
Florida House of Representatives District 39 (Primary)
April 10, 2018:
Florida State Senate District 31 (General)
May 1, 2018:
Florida House of Representatives District 114 (General)
Florida House of Representatives District 39 (General)
August 28, 2018:
Hillsborough County, Florida (Primary)
Miami-Dade County, Florida (Primary)
Orange County, Florida (Primary)
Pinellas County, Florida (Primary)
Orange County Public Schools (Primary)
Volusia County Schools (Primary)
Brevard Public Schools (Primary)
Broward County Public Schools (Primary)
School District of Clay County (Primary)
Collier County Public Schools (Primary)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Primary)
Duval County Public Schools (Primary)
Escambia County School District (Primary)
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Primary)
Lake County Schools (Primary)
School District of Lee County (Primary)
Leon County Schools (Primary)
Manatee County School District (Primary)
Marion County Public Schools (Primary)
School District of Osceola County (Primary)
School District of Palm Beach County (Primary)
Pasco County Schools (Primary)
Pinellas County Schools (Primary)
Polk County Public Schools (Primary)
Sarasota County Schools (Primary)
Seminole County Public Schools (Primary)
St. Johns County School District (Primary)
St. Lucie Public Schools (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Hillsborough County, Florida (General)
Miami-Dade County, Florida (General)
Orange County, Florida (General)
Pinellas County, Florida (General)
Orange County Public Schools (General)
Volusia County Schools (General)
Brevard Public Schools (General)
Broward County Public Schools (General)
School District of Clay County (General)
Collier County Public Schools (General)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (General)
Duval County Public Schools (General)
Escambia County School District (General)
Hillsborough County Public Schools (General)
Lake County Schools (General)
School District of Lee County (General)
Leon County Schools (General)
Manatee County School District (General)
Marion County Public Schools (General)
School District of Osceola County (General)
School District of Palm Beach County (General)
Pasco County Schools (General)
Pinellas County Schools (General)
Polk County Public Schools (General)
Sarasota County Schools (General)
Seminole County Public Schools (General)
St. Johns County School District (General)
St. Lucie Public Schools (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Florida?
See Primary elections in Florida.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Florida.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Florida.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Florida?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Florida for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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