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Floridians Have Until July 30 To Register To Vote In August Primary, Change Party

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published July 18, 2018 at 7:14 PM EDT
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Floridians have until the end of the month to register to vote in Florida’s Primary Election or update their party affiliation.

Florida has closed primaries.

That means only voters who are registered members with a party can vote for candidates in that party.

So, if someone, for example, is registered as a Republican, they will not be able to vote in the primary for any person affiliated with the Democratic party—and vice versa.

Using the website RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov, Floridians are encouraged to check their current voter registration status, register to vote, or update their existing registration.

Florida’s primary election is August 28th.

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.
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