Special Elections
Webpage last updated: January 14, 2026
Pursuant to section 100.101, Fla. Stat., a special election shall be held:
- If no person has been elected at a general election to fill an office which was required to be filled by election at such general election.
- If a vacancy occurs in the office of state senator or member of the state house of representatives.
- If it is necessary to elect presidential electors, by reason of the offices of President and Vice President both having become vacant.
- If a vacancy occurs in the office of member from Florida of the House of Representatives of Congress.
Special Elections 2026
State Representative - District 51
County within this district: part of Polk.
Amended Notice of Special Election (English/Spanish)
Special Primary Election:
UPDATE – November 25, 2025: A special primary will not be held in January 2026. However, the Special Election will still be held in March 2026 for the two opposing party candidates. See Candidates and Races Database.
Special Election – Key Dates:
- Deadline to register: February 23, 2026
- Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot be mailed: March 12, 2026
- Mandatory early voting period: March 14 – 21, 2026
(Up to 6 additional days may be offered by county) - Election Day: March 24, 2026
State Representative - District 52
UPDATE – November 20, 2025: Only one candidate qualified for this office. Therefore, no special election will be held for this office. See Candidates and Races Database.
County within this district: Sumter and part of Hernando.
Executive Order 25-228; Executive Order 25-229
Notice of Special Election (English/Spanish)
Special Primary Election Day: January 13, 2026 – (No election will be held. See update above.)
Special Election Day: March 24, 2026 – (No election will be held. See update above.)
State Representative - District 87
County within this district: part of Palm Beach.
Notice of Special Election (English/Spanish)
Special Primary Election – Key Dates:
- Deadline to register: December 15, 2025
- Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot be mailed: January 1, 2026
- Mandatory early voting period: January 3 – 10, 2026
(Up to 6 additional days may be offered by county) - Election Day: January 13, 2026
Special Election – Key Dates:
- Deadline to register: February 23, 2026
- Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot be mailed: March 12, 2026
- Mandatory early voting period: March 14 – 21, 2026
(Up to 6 additional days may be offered by county) - Election Day: March 24, 2026
State Senate - District 14
County within this district: part of Hillsborough.
Notice of Special Election (English/Spanish)
Special Primary Election:
UPDATE – November 21, 2025: For Republican voters only, one of two party candidate nominees has withdrawn. Therefore, a special primary will not be held in January 2026. However, the Special Election will still be held in March 2026 for the remaining two opposing party candidates. See Candidates and Races Database.
Special Election – Key Dates:
- Deadline to register: February 23, 2026
- Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot be mailed: March 12, 2026
- Mandatory early voting period: March 14 – 21, 2026
(Up to 6 additional days may be offered by county) - Election Day: March 24, 2026
Special Elections Archive
For information on previously held special elections, please visit our Special Elections Archive.
