The 2024 Florida primary election is scheduled for March 19, 2024. The primary will be held to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for president of the United States. The primary will be the first in the nation, and will be followed by primaries in other states and territories.
The Democratic field is currently crowded, with several candidates already declaring their intention to run. Among the most prominent candidates are former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Other candidates include former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and entrepreneur Andrew Yang.
The Republican field is also crowded, with several candidates already declaring their intention to run. Among the most prominent candidates are President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. Other candidates include former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, and businessman Tom Steyer.
The primary will be held on a closed primary basis, meaning that only registered Democrats or Republicans will be able to vote in their respective primaries. Early voting will begin on March 2, 2024. The primary will be a winner-take-all contest, meaning that the candidate who wins the most votes in each party's primary will be awarded all of that party's delegates to the national convention.
The Florida primary is a critical race in the presidential nomination process. The state has a large number of delegates to the national convention, and its voters are known for being independent-minded. The outcome of the primary could have a major impact on the race for the presidency.