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Florida will vote this November 8 in the general elections in which several public positions will be elected, including governor, national senators, state legislatures and other popularly elected positions.
Just over 14.4 million voters are registered to participate in the general election in Florida, who will be able to vote either early, or on the day of the general election.
Voting is already underway in Florida for the 2022 election, in which Ron DeSantis is seeking a second term as governor.
In Florida, counties opened early voting sites on Oct. 24, and will close them the day before the Nov. 8 election.
Voters may cast their ballot at any early voting location, but must report to their assigned precinct on Election Day.
However, Governor DeSantis made some adjustments for the three affected counties and also allows the vote to take place there on November 7.
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This is what you should know about the elections in Florida.
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Voters arrive to cast their ballots at a vote center set up at the Lee County Elections Headquarters building on October 24, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida.
(Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
What is voted on in the Florida general election?
Citizens registered for the election in Florida may vote for the following offices:
federal posts
United States Senate.
Representative to the United States House of Representatives.
State posts
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
attorney general
CFO
agriculture commissioner
State Senator (40 seats)
State Representative (120 seats)
State's Attorney (6th and 20th Judicial Circuits)
Public Defender (20th Judicial Circuit)
county offices
Board of County Commissioners
school board
Other constitutional charges by county
judicial posts
Justices of the Florida Supreme Court (for those whose term expires in January 2023)
Judges of the District Courts of Appeals (for those whose terms expire in January 2023)
circuit judges
county court judges
Lee County Elections Officer Jene Hinspeter puts up signs directing voters to the polling place at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park on October 24, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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The gubernatorial election
Governor Ron DeSantis, who is a Republican, will face Democrat Charlie Crist who won the Florida primary.
DeSantis and Crist squared off in a single debate before the election at the Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce, Florida.
The Democratic nominee, with almost nothing to lose, repeatedly put DeSantis on the defensive about the divisive agenda that has catapulted the Republican to stardom within his party.
Crist's goal was two-fold: to build momentum for the final weeks of the race in Florida and to damage the national reputation of DeSantis, who is also weighing a potential presidential primary campaign against former President Donald Trump as he seeks re-election as governor.
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How to vote?
Florida has several methods of voting.
The most important thing is that you are registered in the state as an affiliate of a political party, with exceptions such as the election of candidates for judges and other non-partisan positions.
You can vote by mail or in person.
Vote by Mail:
All registered voters can request a ballot to cast their vote by mail at their county Supervisor of Elections office.
You must request it before 5 pm on October 29, 2022.
Early voting in person:
All counties offer early voting options in person.
This period begins at least ten days before the general election and ends the third day before the election.
For this year the early election is open between October 29 and November 5.
Voting in person on Election Day:
If you prefer to vote in person on Election Day, you can go to an assigned polling place where your ballot will be delivered to you.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To vote you need to present a valid document with photo and signature.
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How to check my polling place?
A Florida Department of State website provides information on your registration status and polling location.
To consult it you must provide your name, surname and date of birth.
You can also consult this page by electoral districts, where you can check with local authorities where to go to vote, according to your registration.
Rule change for those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended early voting in counties hardest hit by Hurricane Ian as officials in Southwest Florida scramble to prepare for elections less than a month away.
DeSantis allowed Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties to set up additional early voting sites and lifted Election Day rules that require people to vote in their assigned precinct.
Additionally, residents can now request the county to mail a ballot to a different address than the one listed on their voter file.
“In the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of State has worked with Florida Supervisors of Elections and Governor DeSantis to ensure that the 2022 general election is administered as efficiently and safely as possible across the state and in the United States. the counties that received the most votes.
damage,” Secretary of State Cord Byrd said.
Hurricane Ian hit Florida's Gulf Coast late last month, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
In addition to destroying homes and businesses, the storm also damaged schools, churches and recreation centers, which traditionally serve as polling places.