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UpdateFloridaMonday, November 2, 2026

WUFT launched live blog for Florida's November 2, 2026 election

This page covers a news outlet's live blog providing Election Day updates and results for North Central Florida and statewide races.

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WUFT
“Live Blog: 2026 Election results, updates”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

WUFT launched a live blog on Election Day, November 2, 2026, to provide updates and results for North Central Florida and statewide races. The blog, posted at 5:49 PM EST by Anthony Montalto, covers local and statewide contests including Florida's U.S. House District 2 and District 3 races and Amendment 3. Live county-level results and turnout data are available.1

What it means in Florida

What happens next in Florida

County canvassing boards must file official returns by noon on November 16, the 13th day after the election.2 The Elections Canvassing Commission meets at 8 a.m. on November 17, 2026, the 14th day after the election, to certify the results.3

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in today
  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 · today
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 16 · 13 days
    County/Local certification
  7. Tue, Nov 17 · 14 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

The answers behind this
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Sources

  1. WUFT, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE85cW1aQ3Jsa0tmNDBvbkpNQXpxOHFVa0VlQm1QQVFZNW5LLU5YT3ozRHU0ZzBPVUIwLXZEMU1WaDlUTXNPS0tfcDRHa2tzWWJjNThaanNzdVdhN3B6eEVVa0gwdzFYb1VCYk03LVc5SFJRS2dtUUpOS3ZNNVVMQQ?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. NCSL, Canvass Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/canvass-deadlines
  3. NCSL, Election Certification Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/election-certification-deadlines

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