ELECTIONS 2020

As election day nears, many are eyeing Florida to see if it swings Democrat or Republican. Recent presidential elections have been close, with candidates winning Florida by only a few percentage points. But when it comes to state legislative elections, Republicans often win and dominate the state House and Senate.

A growing number of onetime Florida House and Senate members are using social media to send a political message.

In the final days of early voting, the Biden Campaign has turned its focus toward getting young Black voters to the polls. Experts say that demographic is one of the least likely to vote.

Some of the most competitive races on the Florida ballot next week are for seats in the state Senate. Republicans hold a 23 to 17 advantage over Democrats and both parties like their chances.

Voting advocates are organizing Souls to the Polls events throughout Florida this weekend to encourage black voters to cast their ballots early.

Watch the votes come in during PBS Newshour's special coverage of election night events. Also, NPR News blogs live.

Government watchdog Common Cause Florida is encouraging voters to track their absentee ballot. The group's Board Chair, Liza McClenaghan, says people need to prepare in case their ballot's signature is missing or doesn't match the one on record.

The combination of voters casting ballots early and returning vote-by-mail ballots is adding up to a high voter turnout in Leon County.

The Supreme Court of Florida has denied a petition to block officials from counting votes cast on proposed Amendment 3. If approved the ballot initiative will change the state’s primary-election system to a top-two primary.

GOP presidential candidates typically do well in the Panhandle, but local party leaders aren’t taking this edge for granted. In Bay County, both Republican and Democratic campaign organizers have been campaigning hard to get out the vote ahead of this year’s high-stakes election.