ORLANDO, Fla. – Early voting has officially begun in Florida but voters have been casting their votes by mail for weeks in large part due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, Florida Department of Health officials reported 1,707 new cases of the respiratory illness with the 2020 election a little more than three weeks away.With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates.
Under state law, counties can offer up to two weeks of early voting and many do, including nine out of 10 Central Florida counties.
By Saturday, in-person early voting will be open in all Florida counties.[TRENDING: Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020 | Belt buckle may solve cold case]About 2.8 million ballots have.