As voters cast ballots, advocates push to open the state’s closed primary system

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 538

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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More than 1 million people have already voted ahead of Florida’s Aug. 18 primaries but, in the marquee races for governor and senator, millions registered as No Party Affiliation (NPA) won’t be able to participate because of the state’s closed primary election system.

And that’s not right, says Villa Johnson of the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County.

“This year our closed system will shut out 4 million voters that …

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