President Trump voted by mail in Florida's primary election Tuesday, a decision made despite his vocal assertions that mail-in voting is susceptible to fraud and his push for in-person balloting. The White House characterized his choice as a "non-story," citing his demanding schedule in Washington, D.C.
According to Palm Beach County voting records, Trump requested his ballot in late July and returned it on August 13. He is registered to vote in Palm Beach County, with his Mar-a-Lago estate listed as his home address. However, he had not visited the state in months prior to the election.
This is not the first time Trump has utilized mail-in voting for Florida elections. He also cast a mail-in ballot in a special election held in March. At that time, he explained his decision by stating that his duties as president required his presence in Washington over traveling to Florida.
Trump has actively supported the Save America Act, legislation that mandates proof of citizenship for voters and imposes stricter requirements for mail-in ballots. While the act does include exceptions for absentee voting in cases of illness, disability, military service, or travel, his administration has maintained that universal mail-in voting should not be permitted due to concerns about fraud. Florida law, however, permits any eligible registered voter to request a mail-in ballot.
The primary election featured a competitive race for the Republican nomination for governor, with Trump endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds. Other candidates in the race included Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former state House speaker Paul Renner, and investor James Fishback.