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Florida's primary election voting numbers top 100,000 voters, with Democrats maintaining slight lead, data reveals

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CBS Miami Team, CBS4 Miami · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Democrats maintain a slight edge in votes already cast for the Aug. 18 primary, according to state elections data.Numbers from the state Division of Elections show more than 1.6 million mail ballots have been sent to voters as of Tuesday morning.Of those, 124,383 ballots have been returned to county

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In Miami-Dade County, the slight lead Democrats are maintaining in primary election voting could have significant implications for local races. With a large portion of the county's population residing in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, the voting trends in these areas will be crucial in determining the outcome of the election. The fact that over 1.6 million mail ballots have been sent to voters, with a substantial number already returned, suggests that voter turnout may be higher than expected. As in-person early voting begins on August 8, Miami residents will be watching closely to see how the numbers shift. The county's diverse population, with a strong presence of Latin American and Caribbean communities, will likely play a key role in shaping the election's outcome. As the primary election approaches, Miami-Dade County voters will be eager to see how the candidates' platforms address the unique challenges facing the community, including sea-level rise and hurricane preparedness.

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Category: arts · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: CBS4 Miami · Reading time: 1 min

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Florida's primary election voting numbers top 100,000 voters, with Democrats maintaining slight lead, data reveals

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