2026 PRIMARY
U.S. House · Florida · 18th District
Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City · One seat · current holder Scott Franklin (R) · 2 candidates declared
Election day● Aug 18, 2026
General election● Nov 3, 2026
Voter reg deadline29 days before Election Day
Early voting opens10 days before Election Day
State Voting Deadlines
Election Day · Nov 3, 2026- Voter reg · in person
- 29 days before Election Day
- Voter reg · by mail
- 29 days before Election Day (postmarked)
- Voter reg · online
- 29 days before Election Day
- Early voting starts
- 10 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends
- 3 days before Election Day
- Absentee request · in person
- 12 days before Election Day
- Absentee request · by mail
- 12 days before Election Day (received)
- Ballot return · by mail
- Election Day (received)
No-excuse absentee