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    Election day is here.

    Voters in Florida and the rest of the United States go to the polls – if they didn’t mail in a ballot or vote early – today. Although many names on your ballot depend on where you live, some names are the same across the country, including candidate choice. next president of the United States

    In Florida, six constitutional amendments are up for vote this year, concerning new regulations regarding abortion, legalization of marijuanahunting and fishing in the state and more.

    Here’s what time polling stations open and close Today in Florida and how to find your voting site. Unlike early voting, you must vote in your assigned precinct on Election Day.

    Is today Election Day in Florida?

    Yes. Today, November 5, is Election Day not only in Florida, but across the United States.

    What time do polls open and close today in Florida?

    In Florida, polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.

    If you queue to vote before 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote, according to the Florida Supervisors of Elections website.

    Voting hours for all 50 states: What time do polls open and close on Election Day?

    Where do you vote? How to find your riding

    If you did not vote early and plan to vote today, you cannot vote at any polling place. You can only vote in your constituency, which is determined by your address.

    To find out which polling location you’re supposed to vote in, go to your county’s elections website and navigate to “Precinct Finder” or “Find My Precinct.”

    Here is a list of every Florida county and their corresponding election precinct lookup links, according to the Florida Division of Elections:

    When is Election Day 2024?

    The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5.

    Will we know the results on election night in Florida?

    Probably, and there will almost certainly be enough votes counted to project winners. When the polling stations close, the results already received will be displayed. More will be added as returns come in from across the state.

    But no state can count every vote on election night, and results can change days, or even weeks, later. Votes that will be counted after Election Day include:

    • Ballots of military personnel and citizens absent abroadwho have up to 10 days to have their ballots delivered as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.
    • Provisional ballots cast at polling places by voters without proper identification or with minor errors who were later “cured” or verified as eligible. If additional information is needed, Florida voters have until 5 p.m. on the second day after the election to submit it.
    • Ballots that were challenged, then processed and counted.

    Need to see a sample ballot?

    You can see a sample ballot on your county’s supervisor of elections website. (see the list of sites above or go here.) The races on your ballot all depend on where you live. To see your sample ballot, go to your county’s elections website and enter your address.

    What to bring with you to your polling location. What ID do I need to vote?

    You will need to bring identification with you to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include:

    • Florida Driver’s License
    • Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
    • American passport
    • Debit or credit card
    • Military identification
    • Student Identification
    • Retirement home identification
    • Identification of neighborhood associations
    • Public Assistance Identification
    • Veteran’s Medical Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
    • A permit to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued in accordance with FS 790.06
    • Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the federal, state, county or municipal government.

    Your Voter Information Card issued by the Supervisor of Elections’ office is not considered valid identification for voting.

    If you do not bring acceptable identification, you can still vote using a provisional ballot. The voting committee will determine the validity of the ballot in accordance with state law.

    Early voting ended in Florida on November 3 for most voters

    Most Florida voters will not be able to vote on Monday, November 4. Early voting ended Sundayon Nov. 3 for most Florida counties, and there are some exceptions in some hurricane-damaged areas of the Gulf Coast.

    Early voting for Pinellas and Taylor counties has been extended until Election Day due to damage and obstacles caused by Hurricane Milton. an executive order issued by Governor Ron DeSantis.

    Under state law, early voting always begins in Florida at least eight days before an election and generally ends the weekend before the election. But many counties are allowed to vote early until two days before the election, Sunday, November 3.

    How to Find Your Voter Registration Status in Florida

    Are you registered on the electoral roll? The deadline to register in Florida has passed, but you can verify that you are an active voter before heading to the polls.

    You can check that you are still registered and that all information is correct by going here and entering your name and date of birth. Submit the form to see your voter status, address, county, voter ID number, political party and voter status. “Active” means you are eligible to vote.

    How many Floridians are registered to vote in the November 5 election?

    Of the “book closings” on October 7There were 13,949,168 people registered to vote during the November 5 elections. The distribution of the five largest groups was as follows:

    • Republicans: 5,499,717
    • Democrats: 4,421,790
    • No party affiliation: 3,616,170
    • Independent Party: 276,467
    • Libertarian Party: 35,964

    ➤ See the distribution of registered voters by county

    Compare turnout so far in the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections

    During the 2020 presidential election, according to the Election Assistance Commission, voter turnout was 71.8% in Florida, broken down by:

    • Election day: 1,942,102 (17.4%)
    • Postal votes: 4,546,895 (40.9%)
    • In-person early voting: 4,332,912 (38.9%)

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