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A Timeline Of The 2018 Florida Election Cycle

Florida is embroiled in a recount of several key state and federal races that could determine whether Democrats or Republicans will get control of state cabinet posts, and the U.S. Senate delegation. 

Even though Election Day is past that doesn't mean the vote counting is over. Despite claims by the warring sides, under state law that process goes on far longer: until at least November 20th.

Below is a timeline digging in to when votes gets counted and decisions made.

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Lynn has been with WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas.  She has worked with several news organizations, including Kaiser Health News.  Lynn has also partnered with USC-Annenberg's Center for Child Wellbeing on the nationally acclaimed series "Committed," which explored the prevalence of involuntary commitment use on children.

She has served on the boards of the First Amendment Foundation of Florida and the Radio, Television, Digital News Association, and is a current board member of the United Way of the Big Bend.

Lynn holds a bachelor's degree from  Florida A&M University and earned her master's at Florida State University.
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