Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he’s stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by lies about the 2020 election.
Presidential election: Here is why eastern Miami-Dade is celebrating and western Miami-Dade is not
Some of the wealthiest areas in eastern Miami-Dade sided with Trump and agricultural areas in western Miami-Dade sided with Biden. 86.60%: 138 - North Miami Elementary School86.60%: 128 - Oak Grove Park at 680 NE 159 St., in Golden Glades. 86.52%: 141 - North Miami Public Library86.52%: 226 - Golden Glades Elementary School at 16520 NW 28 Ave., in Miami Gardens. 83.99%: 137 - North Miami Jaycees83.97%: 136 - Miami Union Academy at 12600 NW 4 Ave., in North Miami. 80.68%: 143 - First Church of North Miami80.57%: 133 - Miami-Dade County Fire Station #19 at 650 NW 131 St., in North Miami.
These ‘I voted’ sticker designs are winning in the polls
Though Louisiana won’t be handing out “I Voted” stickers at the polls this year, we can’t help but highlight its award-winning design. Clark County, NevadaPersonifying Las Vegas in a creative sticker, Clark County takes into account the familiar details that make its area known in its 'I Voted' sticker. Alaska Division of ElectionsAlaska has various options of its 'I Voted' sticker for 2020 elections and they each pay homage to women and its native communities. Alaska redesigned its “I Voted” sticker in time to celebrate the 19th Amendment’s centennial. The artwork takes a twist from traditional “I Voted" sticker designs with a call to action instead, asking anyone reading to go out and vote.
Florida Constitutional Amendments: Election Results 2020
Florida voters cast their ballots on six constitutional amendments in the 2020 general election, notably deciding to raise the state’s minimum wage with a “Yes” vote on Amendment 2. Amendment 2: Raising Florida’s Minimum WageConstitutional Amendment 2 Raises minimum wage to $10.00 per hour effective September 30th, 2021. Each September 30th thereafter, minimum wage shall increase by $1.00 per hour until the minimum wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30th, 2026. From that point forward, future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for inflation starting September 30th, 2027. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions.
Monroe County Election Results: 2020 General Election
Voters in the Florida Keys decided on Monroe County’s state attorney, and three commission seats were also in play in the November general election. That’s in addition to some other municipal election decisions in Key West, Islamorada, Key Colony and Key Largo, depending on where you live. See the results below, including how Monroe County residents voted in the presidential race.
Broward County Election Results: 2020 General Election
Broward County voters decided on their sheriff, supervisor of elections, state attorney and public defender when they went to the polls for the November general election. That’s in addition to some other countywide races and various municipal election decisions depending on where you live. Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hallandale Beach, Parkland, Wilton Manors, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Weston and West Park all voted for mayors. See the results below as the votes are tabulated, including how Broward County voted in the presidential race.
RACE RESULTS: South Florida 2020 Primary Results
Voters across South Florida headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the Primary Election. Some of the evening’s most watched races included a tight Broward Sheriff’s Office battle, Miami-Dade’s current State Attorney keeping her long-held post, and the Broward Clerk of Courts re-election despite doubts after criticisms and bizarre behavior. See the complete list of race results for South Florida (results may take a few seconds to load):