- November 8, 2024
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Early voting began in Florida Monday, meaning residents could go to some local polling places and fill out ballots in person or drop off mailed ballots. The line at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall stretched around the building for much of the day. The drop-off ballot box was filled to the brim and subsequently emptied at least twice by 1:30 p.m.
All Florida counties are required to offer early voting from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31 this year. Manatee County offers early voting every day it is allowed, Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. Notably, this does not include Nov. 2, the day before Election Day.
There's been one change made to the voting procedure at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. In the past, voters lined up and came through the front door. For this election, the line will lead to the back door on the porch. The ballot box for dropping off mailed ballots is also on the back porch.