All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet
Sponsor: All Voters Vote
The marker is the 60% share this measure needed to pass.
In plain English
This measure would open primary elections for state legislature, governor, and cabinet positions to all registered voters regardless of party affiliation, with all candidates appearing on a single primary ballot. The two candidates receiving the most votes would advance to the general election, regardless of party designation. If only two candidates qualify for an office, the general election would serve as the sole election.
Arguments for and against
Attributed claims extracted from the public record. Neither side is endorsed here.
Supporters argued the measure would increase voter participation by allowing non-affiliated and minority-party voters to participate in primary elections, and would reduce partisan polarization by requiring candidates to appeal to a broader electorate during the primary phase.
Opponents argued the measure would weaken political parties' ability to nominate candidates reflecting their platforms and would potentially disadvantage minor parties by diluting their influence in the electoral process.
Voter considerations
The measure required a 60% supermajority to pass and received 57.04% support, falling short of the threshold needed for adoption.
Who's behind this measure?
Public positions and campaign money—not a recommendation for how to vote.
Supporting groups and campaigns
- All Voters Vote, Inc (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- Florida Fair and Open Primaries (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- Open Primaries (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
Committee totals have not been collected. This does not mean $0.
Opposing groups and campaigns
- Republicans, Democrats (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
Committee totals have not been collected. This does not mean $0.
Dated snapshots, not live totals. Missing amounts are not zero. Committees are shown separately.
About sources & coverage
Group positions come from the linked sources. Secondary reporting and first-party statements are distinct from official filings. Committee-wide totals may fund other measures; they are not allocations to this measure. Donor amounts are already part of receipts; neither donors nor overlapping snapshots are added together.
Groups as listed by Ballotpedia (secondary reporting), retrieved 2026-11-09: campaigns, parties, unions and organizations; elected officials and candidates omitted. No opposing groups found in verified sources. Some group positions are retained from earlier sources; this is not a new endorsement.
No verified ballot-measure committee finance (Yes/No committees) on file for this measure yet. This is a gap in our records, not a $0 total.
Official ballot summary
Allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for state legislature, governor, and cabinet regardless of political party affiliation. All candidates for an office, including party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot. Two highest vote getters advance to general election. If only two candidates qualify, no primary is held and winner is determined in general election.
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