https://www.wusf.org/vote2026 WUSF is focused on empowering your participation in democracy. We’ve created places where you can ask questions about the election process, the issues and candidates. That feedback will inform the reporting you see here. We’re listening. en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:25 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-17/2026-florida-elections-key-dates-need-to-know Here are the important dates, deadlines, and how to vote in Florida's elections this year. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:25 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-17/2026-florida-elections-key-dates-need-to-know Meghan Bowman https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-15/democratic-gubernatorial-candidate-dotie-joseph-vision-more-affordable-florida On "Florida Matters Live & Local," State Rep. Dotie Joseph talked about her campaign and the issues that are affecting families in Florida. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-15/democratic-gubernatorial-candidate-dotie-joseph-vision-more-affordable-florida Ana Lizama https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-14/first-vote-by-mail-ballots-for-2026-florida-primaries-have-already-been-returned Supervisors of elections throughout Florida have until Thursday to send vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters who have requested them in advance of the Aug. 18 primary elections. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:22:33 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-14/first-vote-by-mail-ballots-for-2026-florida-primaries-have-already-been-returned Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-14/florida-democrats-say-they-can-break-gop-legislative-supermajority Florida Democrats believe they can win more seats this election. GOP leaders push back on their enthusiasm. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-14/florida-democrats-say-they-can-break-gop-legislative-supermajority Douglas Soule https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-13/new-statewide-collaborative-close-florida-local-election-information-gap WUSF is part of the Florida Election Reporting Partnership, which will cover every school board election in the state in the Aug. 18 primary. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-13/new-statewide-collaborative-close-florida-local-election-information-gap Marian Liu and Liz Flaisig - Florida Trident https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-12/florida-proposed-property-tax-cuts-rely-population-boom-slowed-dramatically If Floridians vote for this exemption in November, the state's continued population growth would be vital to maintaining local and state government budgets. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-12/florida-proposed-property-tax-cuts-rely-population-boom-slowed-dramatically The Conversation https://www.wusf.org/the-florida-roundup/2026-07-10/ai-campaign-ads-data-centers-property-taxes-healthcare-florida-the-14th-colony This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the use of Artificial intelligence in political campaigns and how cutting property taxes might impact the state’s healthcare systems. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:40:03 GMT https://www.wusf.org/the-florida-roundup/2026-07-10/ai-campaign-ads-data-centers-property-taxes-healthcare-florida-the-14th-colony https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-07/judge-sets-hearing-as-collins-seeks-toss-fishback-from-gop-governors-primary A Tallahassee judge has set a two-day hearing beginning July 21 in Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge of James Fishback's eligibility to run for Florida governor. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:45:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-07/judge-sets-hearing-as-collins-seeks-toss-fishback-from-gop-governors-primary Douglas Soule https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-07/how-to-vote-by-mail-2026-elections If you can't make it in person during early voting or on Election Day, there's another way to cast your ballot: vote by mail. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-07/how-to-vote-by-mail-2026-elections Meghan Bowman https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-04/whos-sarasotas-developers-candidate-both-campaigns-point-the-finger For Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Neunder and his reelection challenger Jim DeNiro, this year’s District 4 primary has become a battle of who can paint the other as most friendly to developers. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-04/whos-sarasotas-developers-candidate-both-campaigns-point-the-finger Christian Casale | Suncoast Searchlight https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-03/airbnb-gives-1-million-to-byron-donalds-as-rentals-remain-a-suncoast-flashpoint Airbnb funneled the money through a political committee called “The People Versus The Powerful.” The group is chaired by Andy Gonzalez, Airbnb’s Public Policy Lead for the Southeast and Gulf regions. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-03/airbnb-gives-1-million-to-byron-donalds-as-rentals-remain-a-suncoast-flashpoint Christian Casale | Suncoast Searchlight https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-02/crowded-field-jostles-st-petersburg-city-council-races Five candidates are running for District 6, which represents downtown St. Pete. Two are in the contest for District 2, in the city's northeast. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:05:00 GMT https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-07-02/crowded-field-jostles-st-petersburg-city-council-races Steve Newborn