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What early voting looked like Florida

USA Today Network - Florida, AP
Voters wait in line at precinct 73 at the Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers on Tuesday, November 3 morning. There was a steady line of voters at 8:30.
Voters wait in line at precinct 73 at the Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers on Tuesday, November 3 morning. There was a steady line of voters at 8:30.
Andrew West, The News-Press
Voters wait in line at precinct 86 at the Lee County Elections Center in Fort Myers on Tuesday, November 3 morning.
Voters wait in line at precinct 86 at the Lee County Elections Center in Fort Myers on Tuesday, November 3 morning.
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Residents arrive to cast their vote on Monday, Oct 19 at Viera Regional Park Community Center on the first day of early voting, which is available seven days a weeks from Oct.19 until Oct. 31 at 10 voting sites in Brevard County. See more photos .
Residents arrive to cast their vote on Monday, Oct 19 at Viera Regional Park Community Center on the first day of early voting, which is available seven days a weeks from Oct.19 until Oct. 31 at 10 voting sites in Brevard County. See more photos
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Brandi Ziglar, an Escambia County Supervisor of Election staff member, works to open ballots cast during the early voting process during a meeting of the Canvassing Board on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. See more photos .
Brandi Ziglar, an Escambia County Supervisor of Election staff member, works to open ballots cast during the early voting process during a meeting of the Canvassing Board on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. See more photos.
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Voters wait in a long line in mid-morning at the Southeast Regional Library Monday, October 19, 2020 on the first day of early voting in Jacksonville, Florida. (Will Dickey/Florida Times-Union)
Voters wait in a long line in mid-morning at the Southeast Regional Library Monday, October 19, 2020 on the first day of early voting in Jacksonville, Florida. (Will Dickey/Florida Times-Union)
Will Dickey, Florida Times-Union
Rachel Martoma, 3 ½ , got two stickers while going with her mom Molly and brother Benjamin to vote at Kiwanis Island Friday. With Saturday being the last day for early voting, early voting sites in Brevard County were busy throughout the day on Friday. See more photos .
Rachel Martoma, 3 ½, got two stickers while going with her mom Molly and brother Benjamin to vote at Kiwanis Island Friday. With Saturday being the last day for early voting, early voting sites in Brevard County were busy throughout the day on Friday. See more photos
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Donald Trump Jr. spoke to a large crowd on Wednesday. Oct. 28, 2020, at the David W. Fleetwood Exposition Center at the Indian River County Fairgrounds. " It ' s a big plus for Indian River County and surrounding counties, " said Frank Sosta, the field coordinator for the Donald Trump Victory Campaign in Vero Beach, on Tuesday. " Not everybody gets that. " Early voting ends Oct. 31 for Indian River County residents. See more photos .
Donald Trump Jr. spoke to a large crowd on Wednesday. Oct. 28, 2020, at the David W. Fleetwood Exposition Center at the Indian River County Fairgrounds. "It's a big plus for Indian River County and surrounding counties," said Frank Sosta, the field coordinator for the Donald Trump Victory Campaign in Vero Beach, on Tuesday. "Not everybody gets that." Early voting ends Oct. 31 for Indian River County residents. See more photos
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Former President Barack Obama speaks at a rally as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. The early voting period ended Nov. 1 in Volusia County. See more photos .
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a rally as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. The early voting period ended Nov. 1 in Volusia County. See more photos
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Ivanka Trump speaks at Top Rocker Field at Six Bends Harley Davidson in Fort Myers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 during the early voting period. Lee County voters had until 6 p. m., Saturday, Oct. 31 to vote early. See more photos .
Ivanka Trump speaks at Top Rocker Field at Six Bends Harley Davidson in Fort Myers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 during the early voting period. Lee County voters had until 6 p. m., Saturday, Oct. 31 to vote early. See more photos
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Geraldine Harriel (left), host of the Souls to the Polls rally and voting drive in East Stuart, encourages young men to finish their educations in Stuart, Florida, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, NAACP of Martin County and other local groups hosted. " We ' re out here educating our people on the value of the vote, " Harriel said. " It ' s so hard because we keep coming against these barriers. We ' re still fighting for democracy, still fighting for justice. " The event continues Sunday noon to 4 p.m. See more photos .
Geraldine Harriel (left), host of the Souls to the Polls rally and voting drive in East Stuart, encourages young men to finish their educations in Stuart, Florida, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, NAACP of Martin County and other local groups hosted. "We're out here educating our people on the value of the vote," Harriel said. "It's so hard because we keep coming against these barriers. We're still fighting for democracy, still fighting for justice." The event continues Sunday noon to 4 p.m. See more photos
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President Donald J. Trump cast an early ballot for the 2020 presidential election at the main branch of the Palm Beach County library on Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach, Saturday Oct. 22, 2020. When asked who he voted for, the President replied, “ Some guy named Trump. ” See more photos .
President Donald J. Trump cast an early ballot for the 2020 presidential election at the main branch of the Palm Beach County library on Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach, Saturday Oct. 22, 2020. When asked who he voted for, the President replied, “Some guy named Trump.” See more photos
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A woman drops off a vote-by-mail ballot with an election worker at an official ballot drop box outside of an early voting site in Miami Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday. With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates in order to win the White House.
A woman drops off a vote-by-mail ballot with an election worker at an official ballot drop box outside of an early voting site in Miami Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday. With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates in order to win the White House.
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Vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a drive-in rally Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Early voting ended on Nov. 1, 2020 in Duval County. See more photos .
Vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a drive-in rally Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Early voting ended on Nov. 1, 2020 in Duval County. See more photos
Will Dickey, Florida Times-Union
Residents wait in long lines as early in-person voting started Monday, Oct. 19 in Cape Coral, Florida. The Cape Coral library is one of several locations where registered voters can participate. It will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See more photos .
Residents wait in long lines as early in-person voting started Monday, Oct. 19 in Cape Coral, Florida. The Cape Coral library is one of several locations where registered voters can participate. It will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See more photos
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Cape Coral resident Merna Griffith studies a voting guide while preparing to vote Monday, Oct. 19. Residents wait in long longs as early in-person voting started Monday in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral library is one of several locations where registered voters can participate. It will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See more photos .
Cape Coral resident Merna Griffith studies a voting guide while preparing to vote Monday, Oct. 19. Residents wait in long longs as early in-person voting started Monday in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral library is one of several locations where registered voters can participate. It will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See more photos
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Sirdiego Brazil, right, Geden Mulan, left, and Mary Jovan, wait to cast their votes in North Miami, Fla., Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state.
Sirdiego Brazil, right, Geden Mulan, left, and Mary Jovan, wait to cast their votes in North Miami, Fla., Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state.
Marta Lavandier, AP
Voters wait in a steady down pour to cast their ballot during early voting at East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Voters wait in a steady down pour to cast their ballot during early voting at East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
Andrew West, The News-Press
Debbie Cooper, center, of Naples, looks over her voter guide as she waits to cast her vote at the Norris Center in Naples, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Debbie Cooper, center, of Naples, looks over her voter guide as she waits to cast her vote at the Norris Center in Naples, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
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Virginia Hamrick shows off her " I voted " sticker after casting her ballot at the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Virginia Hamrick shows off her "I voted" sticker after casting her ballot at the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat
Leon County residents lined up bright and early to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting at the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Leon County residents lined up bright and early to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting at the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat
Residents line up City Island in Daytona Beach, Florida to cast their vote as early voting begins, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Residents line up City Island in Daytona Beach, Florida to cast their vote as early voting begins, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
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Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting in Port St. Lucie, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting in Port St. Lucie, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos
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A line begins to form around the outside wall of the Indian River County Library on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, as community members gather on the first day of early voting in Vero Beach. See more photos .
A line begins to form around the outside wall of the Indian River County Library on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, as community members gather on the first day of early voting in Vero Beach. See more photos
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Residents wait in line to early vote in the 2020 Presidential Election at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library in Gainesville Fla., Oct. 19, 2020. Alachua County has six early voting locations that are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See more photos .
Residents wait in line to early vote in the 2020 Presidential Election at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library in Gainesville Fla., Oct. 19, 2020. Alachua County has six early voting locations that are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See more photos
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Escambia County voters flock to early voting sites to cast their ballot for the 2020 general election on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Escambia County voters flock to early voting sites to cast their ballot for the 2020 general election on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos
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Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Satory Link holds onto her umbrella during a big gust of wind on the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Satory Link holds onto her umbrella during a big gust of wind on the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the during the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the during the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
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Voters wait in line before sunrise as they wait for the polls to open the during the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos .
Voters wait in line before sunrise as they wait for the polls to open the during the first day of early voting at the Palm Gardens Branch Library in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Oct. 19, 2020. See more photos.
Greg Lovett, The Palm Beach Post
In this Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, file photo, voters Jenny Hart, center, and James Hart, of Clearwater, wait in line to enter the Supervisor of Elections Office at the Pinellas County Courthouse during early voting in Clearwater, Fla. Florida's Pinellas County is one to watch on election night. It was one of only four counties in Florida to switch from Obama to Trump. One thing everyone can agree on: Keep an eye on Pinellas on election night because it's a barometer for broader trends in the state and possibly the nation.
In this Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, file photo, voters Jenny Hart, center, and James Hart, of Clearwater, wait in line to enter the Supervisor of Elections Office at the Pinellas County Courthouse during early voting in Clearwater, Fla. Florida's Pinellas County is one to watch on election night. It was one of only four counties in Florida to switch from Obama to Trump. One thing everyone can agree on: Keep an eye on Pinellas on election night because it's a barometer for broader trends in the state and possibly the nation.
(Douglas R. Clifford/ Tampa Bay Times Via AP