DeSantis Modifies Voting Rules for Florida's Hurricane-Hit Counties

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an order to extend voting accommodations in response to recent hurricane disruptions in Florida.

Governor DeSantis has extended early voting to Election Day for Taylor and Pinellas Counties, allowing more time for voters in storm-affected areas.
Election supervisors in hurricane-hit regions will have additional time to designate polling locations and send out vote-by-mail ballots.
The order also suspends training requirements for poll workers in affected counties to address staffing challenges.
The changes follow requests from the Florida Supervisor of Elections association for emergency relief due to damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida is anticipating high voter turnout for the upcoming presidential and Senate races, as well as key ballot initiatives on abortion rights and marijuana legalization.