Florida Shifts Polling Sites in 7 Counties as Flooding Triggers Emergency Order
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 3
Florida Shifts Polling Sites in 7 Counties as Flooding Triggers Emergency Order
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 3
Summary
Seven Florida counties redirected voters to temporary polling places on Election Day after flooding disrupted regular sites during the midterm vote.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-227 on Monday, letting county election supervisors seek approval for alternative voting arrangements after heavy rain from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
The Florida Department of State confirmed changes in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, with some precincts moved to city halls, community centers and election offices.
State officials said locations could still change and urged voters to verify assignments through the emergency election website or county supervisors; polls run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with anyone in line by closing allowed to vote.