EARLY VOTING

More than half of the registered voters in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have already cast their ballots. 209,892 voters had cast ballots by mail or participated in early voting. The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections website showed a 2020 turnout of 55.26% and Santa Rosa County had a 55.94% turnout. There have been no reported problems locally, and local canvassing boards have been counting early and mail-in ballots. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

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