After months of seeing political ads and texts, Treasure Coast voters have their say this week in partisan primaries and nonpartisan races such as school board.<\/p>\n
Florida’s primary and nonpartisan election is Aug. 18. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n
Voting on Election Day<\/p>\n
Voters must vote at assigned polling locations based on where you live. Vote-by-mail and absentee ballots must be received or delivered before 7 p.m. Election Day at the county elections office.<\/p>\n
Voters may find their precinct online at: VoteIndianRiver.gov<\/a>; Stlucievotes.gov<\/a>; and Martinvotes.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n To vote, be prepared to show identification such as a driver’s license and voter registration card.<\/p>\n Florida is a closed primary state, which means that not all voters can cast ballots in partisan races. Partisan races for county commission, for example, may be closed if a candidate in an opposing party or write-in candidate has filed for the Nov. 3 election. Nonpartisan races, such as school board races, are open to all voters regardless of party affiliation.<\/p>\n First day of school at Hobe Sound Elementary in Martin County<\/p>\n 1 of 11<\/p>\n Scenes from teacher Crystal Brandt\u2019s third grade class on the first day of school at Hobe Sound Elementary on Aug. 10, 2026, in Martin County. (CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT\/TCPALM)<\/p>\n Who is running?<\/p>\n For a list of local, state and federal offices up for election during the primary, check TCPalm’s 2026 voter guide<\/a>. The voter guide includes a list of all TCPalm endorsements and candidate questionnaires.<\/p>\n Election results<\/p>\n Follow TCPalm on Election Day for updated information about voter turnout and voting-related issues, and then again after the polls close for up-to-date election results.<\/p>\n Colleen Wixon is the Indian River County government watchdog reporter for TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers.<\/p>\n