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    This is what Florida voting looks like by county

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    After several months of campaigning and days of early voting and mail-in voting, Election Day has arrived. This November 5, the Americans elect the next president of the United States.

    In addition, In each state, voters will elect a certain number of congressional seats, as well as other local offices and several propositions. According to BallotIn this 2024 election, voters in 41 states will decide on 146 statewide ballot measures.

    What are people voting on in Florida in the 2024 elections?

    Besides the presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there are important national elections that Floridians should be watching. Voters in the Sunshine State will also elect 28 representatives, 26 of whom are up for re-election, as well as one of two senators in Congress. Other local offices will be elected in counties.

    In contrast, Florida voters must vote for or against six constitutional amendments:

    • Amendment 1: Proposes to require school district board members to be elected in a partisan election rather than a nonpartisan vote.
    • Amendment 2: Proposes to forever preserve the right to fish and hunt.
    • Amendment 3: Proposes to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older and allow them to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.
    • Amendment 4: Proposes to limit state government interference in abortion rights.
    • Amendment 5: Proposes an annual inflation adjustment to the value of the property’s property tax exemption, meaning the amount deducted from your taxes would increase based on the rate of inflation. inflation.
    • Amendment 6: on the elimination of public financing of state election campaigns.

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    Who are the candidates in my municipality? This is what voting looks like in every Florida county

    Before you head to your polling place, you may want to see what your ballot looks like for the Florida election. Ballots vary by county because other local offices are also elected, such as mayors, supervisors, mayors, judges, etc.

    Below is a sample ballot for a registered voter living in Florida, specifically Polk County.

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    On the other hand, Ballot has the ability to view candidate options that will appear on the ballot in your county. Simply enter your address for the query and follow the instructions.

    Check the voting center that corresponds to you: Hours in Florida

    Your voting center is assigned based on your address, so you must go to the one indicated, since your name will not appear on the list anywhere else.

    In Florida, November 5 Polling stations open at 7:00 a.m. local time, while polling stations are expected to close at 7:00 p.m. local time.

    The state government has a tool to check voting centers in Florida. The portal offers you a list of all counties. When you click on one, it redirects you to a site to check the polling center that matches you. Simply enter your information, such as your name, date of birth or address, to complete the query.

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