A Universal Primary Contest ensures all voters have a voice

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has a history of strong voter participation, and every registered voter has something to vote for during the upcoming August 2024 Primary Election, regardless of political party. Several races, in fact, will be decided this August and will not be on ballots for the General Election in November. Residents can check their voter registration status at JeffersonVotesFL.gov, and if not registered, the books for the August primary are open through July 22. See the sidebar for details about how to register. Notably, several races this August are classified as a Universal Primary Contest (UPC). “A Universal Primary Contest occurs if all candi