US midterm Election Day: Florida flooding shifts some polling places
The gist
Polls open across several US states on Election Day, with Florida counties relocating some voting sites due to flooding.
Voters in line at closing time can still cast a ballot.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Flooding rains that began over the weekend pounded parts of Florida on Monday.
- Nov 3, 2026Election Day: Florida polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, and voters in line at 7 p.m. are eligible to vote; several counties changed voting locations due to flooding, with Brevard County's Supervisor of Elections Office temporarily relocating a limited number of precinct polling places.
- Nov 3, 2026Flooding rains continue in some Florida locations Tuesday morning; the Florida Division of Elections and county offices urge voters to check for location changes.