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UpdateFloridaFriday, October 30, 2026

Florida secretary of state discussed election security ahead of midterms

Cord Byrd spoke with ABC News on October 30, 2026, about election integrity and potential threats.

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What happened

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd spoke with ABC News on October 30, 2026, ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. He discussed election integrity, potential threats, and the SAVE Act.1

What it means in Florida

What Florida voters should know

Early voting runs at least from Saturday October 24 through Saturday October 31, 2026, and some counties add more days.2 The Elections Canvassing Commission, made up of the Governor and two Cabinet members the Governor selects, compiles the county results and certifies them.3

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in 2 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 · 2 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 16 · 15 days
    County/Local certification
  7. Tue, Nov 17 · 16 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, https://abcnews.com/video/137720073/ · Friday, October 30, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Florida Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/florida/
  3. Bolts, Who counts our elections, https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/who-counts-our-elections/

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