How to Find Accurate Information for Election Day 2025 in Florida

Are Florida voters heading to the polls this November? Well, some are—but it’s not a big election year for the state. Most Floridians won’t see statewide or major local races until 2026. That’s when term limits push Gov. Ron DeSantis out of office and voters pick a new governor. The next presidential election? Not until 2028.

Still, a handful of cities and counties in Florida have elections this year. We’ve already seen a few special races, and 2025 brings even more—mainly to fill seats opened up by resignations, appointments, or, in some cases, deaths.

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Special elections have become a bit of a pattern lately. When Donald Trump took office, he pulled more than a dozen Floridians into his cabinet and ambassadorships. That set off a game of musical chairs back home, with new elections to fill the gaps. In 2025, the cycle continues.

Here’s what’s happened so far: Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts went to Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine on April 1. More special state elections filled Senate District 19 and House Districts 3 and 32 on June 10, then Senate District 15 and House District 40 on September 2. Local governments have been busy too, holding their own special elections throughout the year.

A couple more special elections are on the calendar for December 9. Voters in Senate District 11 will pick someone to replace Blaise Ingoglia, who left to become DeSantis’ Chief Financial Officer. House District 90 will fill the seat left vacant by Joseph Casello’s death.

So, what’s up for a vote on November 4, 2025? Here’s a rundown of local races across Florida:

Alachua County:

- High Springs City Commissioner Board Seat 3

Brevard County:

- Indialantic City Council Seat 1

- Melbourne Beach Town Commission At-large

Charlotte County:

- Punta Gorda City Council District 5

Hillsborough County:

- Tampa City Council District 5 (Special) on October 28

Indian River County:

- Fellsmere City Council At-large

- Vero Beach City Council At-large

Lake County:

- Clermont City Council Seat 2

- Groveland City Council District 4

- Mascotte City Council Seats 1 and 5

- Montverde Town Council At-large

- Tavares City Council Seat 4

Lee County:

- Fort Myers Beach Town Council At-large (Special)

- Fort Myers Beach Town Council At-large (John King recall)

- Fort Myers Beach Town Council At-large (Karen Woodson recall)

Madison County:

- Greenville City Council Seats 1, 2, and 5

Manatee County:

- Holmes Beach City Commission At-large

Martin County:

- Ocean Breeze Town Council At-large

Miami-Dade County:

- Miami Board of Commissioners Districts 3 and 5

- Homestead City Council Seats 1 (Northwest) and 5 (Waterstone)

- Mayor of Miami

Monroe County:

- Marathon City Council

Orange County:

- Orlando City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5

Pinellas County:

- Mayor of Seminole

Polk County:

- Auburndale City Commissioner Board Seat 3

- Fort Meade City Commissioner Board Seats 3 and 5 (At-large)

- Lakeland City Commissioner Board Districts C (Southwest) and D (Southeast)

- Mayor of Lakeland

- Winter Haven City Council Seats 4 and 5

St. Lucie County:

- Fort Pierce City Commissioner Board District 2 Seat 2 (Special)

Volusia County:

- Lake Helen City Commissioner Board Zone 3

- Mayor of Lake Helen

What about a special election for Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat?

That won’t happen until November 3, 2026. Rubio resigned to become Secretary of State under President Trump. Governor DeSantis appointed his attorney general, Ashley Moody, to fill that seat in the meantime. Voters will pick a permanent replacement next year, with the primary set for August 18, 2026.

Can Ron DeSantis run for governor again in 2026?

No. He was first elected in 2018, started his term in January 2019, and won re-election in 2022. That’s two consecutive terms, so Florida law says he’s out after January 2027. But he isn’t banned for life—a comeback in 2030 is possible if he wants another shot.

Even though 2025 is an “off-year” without presidential or big midterm races, there’s still plenty happening at the local level. Election Day lands on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Whether you vote early or show up on the day, take some time to look over your ballot. Research your candidates, know the issues, and walk in ready to make your choices matter.

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