Primary Rules
How Florida's Primary Works
Florida uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Florida?
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 4,673,459 | 31.27% |
Republican | 5,750,286 | 38.48% |
Independent/Other | 4,520,571 | 30.25% |
Florida uses a Closed Primary system
The Independent Voter Project has filed, argued, or intervened in the following cases affecting Florida voters.
In the Courtroom
How many eligible Florida residents actually vote?
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 66.7% | 11,004,209 |
| 2022 General | 48.2% | 7,796,916 |
| 2020 General | 70.8% | 11,144,855 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 7.1% | 1,066,984 |
| 2024 State Primary | 22.4% | — |