Early Voting Begins In Glades County On Saturday October 24 - 18% Of Votes Already In

MOORE HAVEN, FL -- Early voting for the 2020 General Electino in Glades County begins Saturday, October 24 and ends October 31 at 598 Ave J in Moore Haven. Hours are 8:30 a.m until 4:30 p.m.

The 2004 Legislature passed legislation which standardizes early voting throughout the state. Early voting is defined as "casting a ballot prior to Election Day at a location designated by the Supervisor of Elections and depositing the voted ballot in the tabulation system."

In the 8 days preceding each election, you may vote at 598 Avenue J, Moore Haven. Voting early is just like voting on election day. Early voters should remember to bring a photo and signature identification with them. 

"Early voting has become very popular since it was put into effect in 2002. Many voters consider early voting to be very convenient," said the Glades County Supervisor of Elections office. 

Early voting in Glades County will end on the Saturday prior to election day. There will be no early voting on Monday immediately preceding election day.

The registered voter in Glades includes those in the Democratic Party, 2,328; Republican Party, 3,389 and Others, 1,393.

So far, 18% or 1,306 have sent in ballots so far, including 42% Democrats, 45% Republicans, and 13% no party affiliation and other.

The last day to request a vote by mail ballot is Saturday, October 24. A public viewing of vote by mail ballots will be on Monday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m.