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Political Parties
When you register to vote in Escambia County, you may register as a Democrat, Republican, another minor political party (see below), or you may register as No Party Affiliation (NPA).
While any registered political party may hold a primary (nominating election) in Florida, usually only Democrat and Republican primaries appear on the ballot. This is because minor political parties rarely field more than one candidate for a particular office. You may only vote in the primary of the party for which you register. However, all voters may vote for candidates or issues in nonpartisan races, such as school board members, judges, and referenda.
In a general election, all voters may vote for any candidate or issue in their districts that appear on the ballot.
Further, if all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote in the primary election for that office. This is referred to as a “universal primary”.
Major Political Party Links and Information
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Democrat
Republican
- Republican National Committee
- Republican Party of Florida
- Escambia County Republican Executive Committee
Minor Political Party Links and Information
There are currently more than 60 minor parties listed by the Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Click here for the current list of minor parties, some of which list a website. This list changes from time to time as parties are created or organized and recognized in Florida through a process that is outlined in the Florida Statutes.