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UpdateFloridaMonday, November 2, 2026

Florida moved polling places after flooding ahead of Election Day

Reporting by
NBC News
“Several Florida polling places moved after heavy rain and flooding”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

Heavy rain and flash flooding in Florida forced officials to move several polling stations on Monday ahead of Election Day. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in seven Atlantic seaboard counties. At least four precincts in St. Lucie County and five in Brevard County were moved.1

About 22 inches of rain fell over 24 hours in Palm Bay, the hardest-hit community, prompting water rescues and evacuations.1

22 inches
rain in Palm Bay over 24 hours1
seven
counties under state of emergency1
at least four
precincts moved in St. Lucie County1
What it means in Florida

What this means for voters

If returns are not received because of an emergency as defined in Florida law, the Elections Canvassing Commission determines the deadline for county returns.2

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in -1 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 22 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  4. Sat, Oct 31 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Tue, Nov 17 · 13 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. NBC News, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPS0lrZURDS214bEhPZ2NjcllGTVdHdUFTS0cyQzVDcnpSclF3eUJtMEhzclJzdlMtMmpieGRiMkdQOHhNYjdJdWpkN0V5Mi1EZzNQaEI0VVAtMjMxMEkzZnU0NGk3UnZmOEVHRkVtanFwd085a1lza2FGV2Nqdml6U211THJDQWplNUFndDhqb002YUR6ekVJNVVMNjlFQ0M4T29F?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. NASS, State Election Canvassing Timeframes and Recount Thresholds, https://www.nass.org/node/2455

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