Politics
More than 416,000 early ballots cast in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe
Early voting across the three South Florida counties had topped 416,000 ballots by Oct. 25, with Democrats accounting for most votes cast so far. County patterns differ: mail ballots lead in Miami-Dade and Monroe, while in-person voting is more common in Broward.
More than 416,000 ballots had been cast by early voters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties as of Sunday, Oct. 25, with Democrats making up the largest share of those votes, according to county voting figures reported that day.
The methods voters are using vary by county. More people have voted by mail in Miami-Dade and Monroe, while most early votes in Broward have been cast in person.
In Pompano Beach, a nonpartisan Souls to the Polls event paired music with a call to participate in the election. Katrice Johnson, who is with the group, described voting as a way for people to exercise their voice and their rights.
Voter Angela Deal said elected officials should serve the community regardless of party. She also predicted strong turnout, particularly among young adults, saying voters would recognize their influence.
The campaign season has included high-profile endorsements. President Donald Trump endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, and the two appeared together at a rally in Fort Myers on Friday. Former President Barack Obama released a video endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly.
Trump and the first lady cast their ballots Saturday in West Palm Beach. Trump was scheduled to travel to Michigan on Sunday for a midterm campaign rally.