Early voting begins on Treasure Coast, voters in Martin, St. Lucie go early

Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in Port St. Lucie.

Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie.

Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie.

Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie.

Voters make their way in and out of the MidFlorida Event Center to cast their a ballots on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie.

A small crowd waits outside the Martin County Supervisor of Elections office as local voters head to the polls to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting in Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Stuart. By afternoon, some of the long lines begin to thin to a steady flow after rain showers passed through the County.

A small crowd waits outside the Martin County Supervisor of Elections office as local voters head to the polls to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting in Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Stuart. By afternoon, some of the long lines begin to thin to a steady flow after rain showers passed through the County.

A small crowd waits outside the Martin County Supervisor of Elections office as local voters head to the polls to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting in Florida on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Stuart. By afternoon, some of the long lines begin to thin to a steady flow after rain showers passed through the County.

Voters visit Hoke Library in Jensen Beach, Fla., casting their ballots on the first day of early voting in Martin County, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

A steady flow of voters are seen at the Hoke Library, casting their ballots on the first day of early voting, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Jensen Beach.

A steady flow of voters are seen at the Hoke Library, casting their ballots on the first day of early voting, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Jensen Beach.

A steady flow of voters are seen at the Hoke Library, casting their ballots on the first day of early voting, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Jensen Beach.

Marta Guevara (left) and Sandra Otero, both of Stuart, leave the Hoke Library in Jensen Beach Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, after casting their ballot on the first day of early voting. "It's a right that I don't have in my previous country," said Otero, a former Cuban, now an American citizen. "I want to do it as fast and early as possible, I don't want to wait til the last minute."

A small crowd waits outside the Martin County Supervisor of Elections office Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, as local voters head to the polls to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting in Florida. By afternoon, some of the long lines began to thin to a steady flow after rain showers passed through the county.

David (left) and Stuart Mohr, a couple from Port St. Lucie, Leave the MidFlorida Event Center after casting their ballot on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie. “It’s important to vote because one way or another the country’s going to speak and decide who’s going to run the show,” David Mohr said. “This is America we are here for equality. Everybody hurting on both sides, come out and let us know what you think.” They waited 90 minutes from the time they arrived until they voted, due to the rain outside.

Ralph and Marie Bernabei, of Port St. Lucie, exit the MidFlorida Event Center after casting a ballot on the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Port St. Lucie. "It's important, everybody should come out and vote. Don't miss it," said Ralph Bernabei. Rain in the early afternoon resulted in a zigzag line inside the event center, with some voters waiting 90 minutes or more to cast their ballot.

A line of people had formed outside Sebastian City Hall by noon Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, with people spilling out into the courtyard on the first day of early voting, despite brief rain showers.

Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in St. Lucie County. Voters lined up at the MidFlorida Event Center beginning at 8 a.m. to vote.

Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in St. Lucie County. Voters lined up at the MidFlorida Event Center beginning at 8 a.m. to vote.

Early voting began Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in St. Lucie County, Fla. Voters lined up at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie beginning at 8 a.m. to vote.

Voters dodge raindrops to get into the Supervisor of Elections Office in the Orange Blossom Business Center Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, for early voting in Fort Pierce.

Voters dodge raindrops to get into the Supervisor of Elections Office in the Orange Blossom Business Center Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, for early voting in Fort Pierce.