Affiliation

• The state of Florida is considered a "closed-primary state." This means that you are only able to vote in a primary if you are a member of a party that is in the running. Thus, if you are an independent, non-affiliated voter you typically may not participate in the primary.
  
  

Exceptions

• Florida does allow for non-party voters to engage in the primary in certain circumstances. If the candidates on a particular ballot are all of the same party and/or the winner will run an uncontested campaign after the primary, any registered voter can vote in the primary. If there is an issue on a primary ballot that does not pertain to partisan concerns, you may also vote on it, if you are unaffiliated.
  
  

Absentee Ballots

• Residents of Florida who are outside of the state at the time of a primary election may be capable of voting, if they apply for an absentee ballot. Your family members or parents might also be able to obtain one for you. The ballot must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. six days before the election is performed in order for it to count.