Good morning. Polls opened at 7 a.m. in Tampa Bay, and voters who waited until Election Day are casting their ballots. Here's everything you need to make sure your voice is heard.
And stay with Spectrum Bay News 9 all day and night – in the app and on TV – for live election results and the latest in-depth analysis.
Your Voting Forecast
If you're heading out this morning to vote, you may want to bring a sweater. The day starts out cool with sunny skies lighting up a gorgeous afternoon. The conditions will stick around all afternoon, so no worries about rain if you're stuck in line outside your polling place.
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Highs: 70s Lows: 50s Sunny, blue skies |
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Latest Election News
1. Here are the Top 9 Bay Area Races to Watch
From closely-watched congressional matchups to commission contests and a fight over the state attorney's office, here are the biggest political shows in town today.
2. How Will Election Day in Florida Play Out? Top Political Strategists Break Out Their Crystal Balls
Democrats are ahead thanks to an Early Voting, but Republicans are expected to turn out in larger numbers on Election Day. And one Tampa Bay county could prove to be the bellwether for the biggest race.
3. Justice Department Sending Election Monitors to Hillsborough and Other Florida Counties
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division ensures compliance with federal voting rights laws and regularly monitors elections across the country. Counties in 17 other states are being monitored as well.
4. A Must-Win For Pres. Trump, Florida Seen As A Toss Up
Floridians are lining up for in a final day of voting in a state that has 29 Electoral College votes - vital for President Donald Trump.
5. Biden/Trump Hit Battleground States on Election Eve
With over 97 million Americans having already voted, time is running out for the campaigns to make their closing statements.
What You Need to Know to Vote
COVID Precautions at the Polls
No precaution is perfect, but Florida's supervisors of elections say they're doing everything they can to keep voters safe from COVID-19 at the polls. Here's the plan to prevent the spread on Election Day.