Early voting numbers remain high in South Florida

In Pompano Beach, music at a special event came with a message, to vote.At the nonpartisan Souls to the Polls event, voters shared the issues that matter most to them ahead of the election.“It’s a way to exercise your voice and your right,” said Katrice Johnson with Souls to the Polls.More than 416,000 ballots have already been cast across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties since early voting began.Democrats account for the majority of those early votes, but for some voters, the decision hasn’t been made yet.In Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, more voters have cast their ballots by mail. In Broward County, most early votes have been cast in person.“I don’t care if you’re Republican, I don’t care if you’re Democrat, I don’t care if you’re independent,” said voter Angela Deal. “You’re going to have to serve and have a heartbeat with the community.”Voters like Deal are hopeful turnout will be strong this election.“I think we’re going to be shocked,” she said.

“I think the voters, young adults, are going to get out in droves and recognize the power they have.”And speaking of votes, President Trump and the first lady cast their ballots Saturday in West Palm Beach.Sunday, the president is heading to Michigan for another midterm rally.Here in Florida, Trump has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. The two appeared together at a rally in Fort Myers on Friday.Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama has released a video endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly. More than 416,000 ballots have already been cast across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties since early voting began.Democrats account for the majority of those early votes, but for some voters, the decision hasn’t been made yet.In Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, more voters have cast their ballots by mail.

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