State Attorney Campaigns heating up on Election Day
The State Attorney's race for Orange and Osceola Counties comes with a big backstory, as incumbent State Attorney Andrew Bain is running against Monique Worrell, who he replaced after Governor Ron DeSantis suspended her. Worrell is running as a Democrat, and Andrew Bain is running as an independent.
The State Attorney's race for Orange and Osceola Counties comes with a big backstory, as incumbent State Attorney Andrew Bain is running against Monique Worrell, who he replaced after Governor Ron DeSantis suspended her. Worrell is running as a Democrat, and Andrew Bain is running as an independent.
Poll: Majority of Floridians support Amendments 3 and 4
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer gives an update on early polling of voters' support of Amendments 3 and 4 on the Florida ballot. Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4 would enshrine the right to an abortion into the state Constitution until fetal viability. Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis have spoken out against both Amendments. All amendments need 60% of the vote to pass.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer gives an update on early polling of voters' support of Amendments 3 and 4 on the Florida ballot. Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4 would enshrine the right to an abortion into the state Constitution until fetal viability. Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis have spoken out against both Amendments. All amendments need 60% of the vote to pass.
Election website crash didn't impact voting: officials
Florida's election website crashed this morning due to record-high numbers of people trying to access the site, according to state officials. The voter information lookup section showed an error wen voters tried to find their polling place or check their registration status.
Florida's election website crashed this morning due to record-high numbers of people trying to access the site, according to state officials. The voter information lookup section showed an error wen voters tried to find their polling place or check their registration status.
Two Georgia voting precincts open later after delays
Two voting precincts in Cobb County, Georgia will be open until 7:20p.m. after equipment issues caused the openings of these voting precincts to be delayed. FOX 35's Kim Leoffler reports from one of those precincts, where voters casting their ballot through extended hours will need to do so via a provisional ballot, since there is a federal candidate on the ballot, but their votes will be counted.
Two voting precincts in Cobb County, Georgia will be open until 7:20p.m. after equipment issues caused the openings of these voting precincts to be delayed. FOX 35's Kim Leoffler reports from one of those precincts, where voters casting their ballot through extended hours will need to do so via a provisional ballot, since there is a federal candidate on the ballot, but their votes will be counted.
Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Senate face-off
Incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott faces off against Democratic Challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in what is expected to be one of the tightest races on Election Night in Florida. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie reports from Senator Scott's watch party in Naples, and FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte reports from Mucarsel-Powell's watch party in Miami. Scott has never lost an election, and has held his Senate seat since 2019 after serving two terms as Florida's Governor.
Incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott faces off against Democratic Challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in what is expected to be one of the tightest races on Election Night in Florida. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie reports from Senator Scott's watch party in Naples, and FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte reports from Mucarsel-Powell's watch party in Miami. Scott has never lost an election, and has held his Senate seat since 2019 after serving two terms as Florida's Governor.
The Electoral College explained: How it works and why your vote is important
The Electoral College has been used, since the United States was founded, to elect the nation's president.
The Electoral College has been used, since the United States was founded, to elect the nation's president.
Forget the swing states; here are the swing counties
Here are the counties to keep an eye on in each of the seven swing states as Election Day unfolds.
Here are the counties to keep an eye on in each of the seven swing states as Election Day unfolds.
Trump won't say how he voted on Florida abortion issue: 'Stop talking about it'
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
Donald Trump voted Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago club, where he was then asked twice by reporters how he voted on the state’s abortion measure.
Florida Election Day voting guide: Poll hours, voting locations, election results
It's Election Day in Florida – and voters are headed to the polls to cast their ballots on a number of races and amendments.
It's Election Day in Florida – and voters are headed to the polls to cast their ballots on a number of races and amendments.
What time do polls close in my state on Election Day 2024?
Polling hours vary state by state and sometimes county by county. Here’s what time polls near you.
Polling hours vary state by state and sometimes county by county. Here’s what time polls near you.
Election Day 2024: Top races, amendments to track in Florida
Election Day 2024 live results: Key races and amendments in Florida to track.
Election Day 2024 live results: Key races and amendments in Florida to track.
Presidential polls: What to know about margin of error, methods and more
As Americans await election results, many are looking to the polls for clues. From the margins of error to methodology, here’s what to know about presidential polls.
As Americans await election results, many are looking to the polls for clues. From the margins of error to methodology, here’s what to know about presidential polls.
How to cope if your candidate doesn't win?
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Relationship Expert, Colette Fehr, talks about how to cope if your preferred candidate doesn't win. She provides some helpful tools to deal with the loss.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Relationship Expert, Colette Fehr, talks about how to cope if your preferred candidate doesn't win. She provides some helpful tools to deal with the loss.
Election 2024: Florida voter information website crashes on Election Day: State official
Millions of Florida voters are expected to hit the polls Tuesday to vote in the 2024 Election. Officials have been planning for early voting and Tuesday's vote for months, hoping to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.
Millions of Florida voters are expected to hit the polls Tuesday to vote in the 2024 Election. Officials have been planning for early voting and Tuesday's vote for months, hoping to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.
Presidential election polls: Who is currently ahead?
The outcome of the race between Harris and Trump remains a true toss-up, according to the most recent polling. Here’s what some of the final polls are saying.
The outcome of the race between Harris and Trump remains a true toss-up, according to the most recent polling. Here’s what some of the final polls are saying.
Political analyst talks swing states and early polls
Rich Rubino, an independent political analyst, talks about the swing states and the early polls. Rubino also discussed endorsements and if they are important or not.
Rich Rubino, an independent political analyst, talks about the swing states and the early polls. Rubino also discussed endorsements and if they are important or not.
High school students first election as a voter
FOX 35's David Martin visits East Ridge High School in Clermont to talk to some first time voters about their experience.
FOX 35's David Martin visits East Ridge High School in Clermont to talk to some first time voters about their experience.
Could late deciding voters strongly impact election?
Aubrey Jewett, a UCF political science professor, talks about the impact late deciding voters could have on the election and how different state voting laws could impact when we receive a result.
Aubrey Jewett, a UCF political science professor, talks about the impact late deciding voters could have on the election and how different state voting laws could impact when we receive a result.
Election 2024: The Florida amendments explained
Floridians will also vote on six amendments, including recreational marijuana and abortion access, as well as funding campaigns, a right to hunt and fish, and partisan school board elections. Here is a look at each amendment, how it will appear on the ballot, and what those in favor and those against have to say about each.
Floridians will also vote on six amendments, including recreational marijuana and abortion access, as well as funding campaigns, a right to hunt and fish, and partisan school board elections. Here is a look at each amendment, how it will appear on the ballot, and what those in favor and those against have to say about each.
The Electoral College explained: Why your vote matters
John Sacher, a history professor at UCF, discusses why your vote matters and what could happen if there is an Electoral College tie.
John Sacher, a history professor at UCF, discusses why your vote matters and what could happen if there is an Electoral College tie.