After over a year of campaigning, dramatic changes in the presidential race, and billions of dollars spent on advertising, Election Day is finally here.
Voters in Florida will be letting their voices be heard on who will win the White House, who will be one of the state's U.S. Senators, along with state constitutional amendments on marijuana and another on abortion.
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6:52 p.m.
Polls will close for Florida voters at 7 p.m. Click here for live election results.
6:15 p.m.
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties all surpass previous voter turnout records.
5:25 p.m.
Forrest Saunders gives an update from Palm Beach, where former President Donald Trump is waiting for polls to close.
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The tiny New Hampshire resort town of Dixville Notch has a tradition that dates back to 1960 for being the first in the nation to complete in-person voting.
After a rousing accordion version of the national anthem, the town’s six voters began casting their ballots at the stroke of midnight and the vote count was complete 15 minutes later. Results were evenly split, with three votes for Kamala Harris and three votes for Donald Trump.
9:49 a.m.
There was a study that was done recently by the American Psychological Association, and it said 73% of us are experiencing more stress and anxiety in this election cycle than before.
Dr. Jinneh, a mindset coach and mental health advocate, told ABC Action News that’s because this year, there is a lot on the line. She said it’s important to pause and pivot — pause the consumption and pivot to something that brings you joy.
8:04 a.m.
ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee said the weather forecast for Election Day calls for humidity, sun and rain.
Click here for the full forecast.
7:00 a.m.
Polls across most of the state of Florida (except the areas on Central Time) are now open. Early voting and mail-in voting have pushed some counties to above 50% turnout as polls open on Election Day.
This election season, ABC Action News and Scripps News are partnering with Decision Desk HQ to provide the public with timely and accurate election projections or results.
What is Decision Desk HQ?
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) launched as an independent provider of election results, race calls and data in 2012. It was the first provider to call the presidency for former President Donald Trump in 2016 and President Joe Biden in 2020. In 2022, DDHQ says it projected the U.S. Senate, House, and governor races with 100% accuracy.
How does DDHQ work?
DDHQ calls races using technology like data scraping and real people on the ground at polling sites. For larger elections, like the presidential election, DDHQ is strategic about choosing which states and localities to send staff to.
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