We may not be electing a new commander in chief this year, but the decisions you make during the 2026 midterm elections may impact your community more directly than any new U.S. president will. From mail-in ballot information to rundowns of local and state candidate match-ups, we’ve got you covered from the August primaries through the general elections in November.
Mike Mills and Brigitte Smith will face voters on November 3, 2026 in the Marion County School Board District 4 runoff, with reading scores, discipline and school safety at the center of the race.
Incumbent Chair Dr. Sarah James and challenger Donald “Donny” Barber split on Ten Commandments displays, school safety, spending and how to raise the district’s C grade.
The Republican and running mate Byron Avila will host a Q&A at Brownwood Hotel & Spa on Tuesday.
A small group of dues-paying members began meeting in early 2026 and won national approval as an organizing committee in July, with one year to become an official chapter.
The unofficial winner and runner-up in the race each picked up an additional vote.
The following is an announcement from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections, regarding the triggering of a machine recount.
It’s all over but the certification, and the runoffs, and the general election–so, not really over at all, then.
Here’s a running tally of returns in various 2026 primary elections around the 352.
You may notice some items get approved en masse without discussion at Ocala City Council or Marion County Commission meetings. Here’s how that works.
Florida’s 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 18, with early voting beginning Aug. 8 in Marion County. Here’s where to vote, what to bring and other important information before heading to the polls.