Florida Midterms Drew Second-Highest Turnout in Three Decades

Flagler's and Florida's Voter Turnout Was Not As High as 2018, But Better Than Most Midterms

Overall voter turnout for the midterm election in Florida was 60.9 percent, the second-highest in the last 30 years. In Flagler County, it was 64.1 percent, just under the 64.55 percent rate set in 2018, but higher than all other midterm elections since 2002, when turnout was 66.7 percent.

Florida Midterms drew second-highest turnout in three decades

TALLAHASSEE — Overall voter turnout for the midterm election in Florida was 60.9%, the second-highest in the last 30 years.

Florida midterms drew second highest turnout in three decades

Voters cast ballots at a polling place in Orange County, Orlando, United States, on November 3, 2026, during the general election. The election includes races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, as well as votes on various constitutional amendments. (Photo by Ronaldo Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Florida midterms drew second highest voter turnout in three decades

Overall voter turnout for the midterm election in Florida was 60.9 percent, the second-highest in the last 30 years. This year’s total was about 7 percent ahead of the 2022 midterm election, but two percentage points behind 2018, when Gov. Ron DeSantis was first elected. “The turnout results, the percentage of turnout and the enthusiasm of people wanting […]