Michael Owen (left), a Republican District 4 Hillsborough County Commission candidate, and Danny Alvarez (right), a Republican running for State Representative, District 69, wave to cars passing by the The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch during the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Lithia. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Danny Alvarez, a Republican running for State Representative, District 69, waves to cars passing by the The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch during the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Lithia. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Erik Hagen, Oak Grove Elementary School music teacher, waves signs at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Erik Hagen, Oak Grove Elementary School music teacher, waves signs at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Voters approach the Community United Methodist Church during primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in San Antonio. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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Jeff Larsen, 45, of Tarpon Springs, holds up a sign which reads, “VOTE YES FOR PASCO STUDENTS AUGUST 23rd” outside The Church @ Myrtle Lake during primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Land O' Lakes. Voters will decide whether to pass a referendum asking for an increase in property tax to support the salaries of teachers, bus drivers, food service workers and more. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Assistant poll clerk Leanna Silvestro minds the door at the Bay West Club’s precincts 410 and 412 on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, during the Hillsborough County Primary Elections in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A vote sign to show people where to enter the polls is pictured at Roberts Recreation Center on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
A gaggle of signs welcome potential voters at the Bay West Club’s precincts 410 and 412 on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, during the Hillsborough County Primary Elections in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Voter Pete Morisseau leaves the Bay West Club’s precincts 410 and 412 after casting his ballot on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, during the Hillsborough County Primary Elections in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist give two thumbs up as he walks towards the polls to vote in person on Election Day at Gathering Church on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
A voter enters the polls to vote at Roberts Recreation Center on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Poll worker Patrice Perry, a volunteer, on left, hols the door for voters as she greets them at the door on Election Day at Gathering Church on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Poll worker Patrice Perry, a volunteer, is greeted by U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist as he enters the polls to vote in person on Election Day at Gathering Church on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Geri Hall, 75, of San Antonio, opens the door for a voter outside the Community United Methodist Church during primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in San Antonio. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
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Hillary Morales, 38, stands in line with James Meza, 24, (center) and John Ellinghausen, 60, all from San Antonio, before the polling site at the Community United Methodist Church opened for primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in San Antonio. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Warm lights light up the dawn minutes before the polls open at The Coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Pinellas County School Board candidate Caprice Edmond passes out literature outside of the polls at The Coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Morning dawns minutes after the polls open at The Coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
A small handful of voters enter at The Coliseum moments after the doors open on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
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One of the first few voters approaches the doors minutes before the polls open at The Coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist wraps up his “Hope for Florida” tour at the Manhattan Casino just before the primary elections, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in St.Petersburg. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Mayor Ken Welch greets attendees during a voting rally in support of gubernatorial Democratic candidate Charlie Crist, at the Manhattan Casino, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in St.Petersburg. Crist wrapped up his “Hope for Florida” tour just before the August 23rd primary election. ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and democratic candidate for Governor Nikki Fried speaks during a news conference outside the Pat Frank's Court Building Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 in Tampa. CHRIS URSO | Times
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and democratic candidate for Governor Nikki Fried leaves a news conference outside the Pat Frank's Court Building Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 in Tampa. CHRIS URSO | Times
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