Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that as of Monday, a record-breaking 8.3 million Floridians have already cast their ballots through early voting and mail-in ballots. This morning alone, over 560,000 more voters have participated in the electoral process.
During a briefing on Tuesday morning, Byrd reassured the public that all 67 election supervisors in the state have reported normal activity at polling locations. He confirmed that all polling stations are open and functioning smoothly without any reported issues.
Byrd emphasized that Florida's election results are expected to be finalized by the end of the day, with polls closing at 7:00 p.m. ET. He urged voters to stay engaged and participate in the democratic process.
The Secretary of State addressed recent incidents that raised concerns about election security. He mentioned an incident in Miami-Dade County where a driver accidentally dropped a box and a bag containing early voting ballots on the road. Byrd assured the public that the individual responsible for the mishap has been terminated and emphasized the state's zero-tolerance policy towards any threats to the integrity of the electoral system.
Furthermore, Byrd commented on the arrest of an 18-year-old near Jacksonville who allegedly brandished a machete outside an early polling location. He acknowledged that such incidents may occur but praised the swift response of law enforcement in handling the situation.
Overall, Byrd expressed confidence in the security measures in place to safeguard the electoral process in Florida. He reiterated the state's commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections for all citizens.
