Florida voters heading to the polls on Tuesday may need to change their plans after widespread flooding forced election officials to move voting locations across seven counties just as the midterm elections got underway.
Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings have disrupted access to several polling sites, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order allowing election officials to relocate voting locations where conditions make it difficult to hold elections as planned.
The changes affect voters in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, according to the Florida Department of State. Officials have released a list of alternative polling locations for voters whose regular sites have been affected.
DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-227 on Monday after a low-pressure system brought heavy rain to parts of Florida from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. The downpours triggered flash flood warnings and raised concerns about road access and damage to critical infrastructure, including schools.
The order declared a state of emergency in Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. It also allows county election supervisors who cannot meet certain polling-place requirements because of the emergency to request approval from the Florida secretary of state for alternative arrangements.
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Where Florida voters need to go instead
The changes vary by county, with several familiar voting sites replaced by temporary locations.
In Brevard County, some voters have been redirected to New Shiloh Christian Center and Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, as well as Palm Bay City Hall.
Highlands County voters assigned to Precinct 20 at Springlake Community Center in Sebring must instead cast their ballots at the Penny Ogg Operations Center. In Indian River County, voters registered to vote at Sebastian Church of God in Precinct 7 have been directed to Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714.
In Martin County, voting has shifted from Grace Presbyterian Church to the county supervisor of elections office in Stuart. Okeechobee County voters assigned to Precinct 10 at Fort Drum Community Church will need to go to High Point Church instead.
Palm Beach County has also announced changes. Voters who were assigned to Casa Rio Clubhouse will now vote at RB Preparatory and Achievement Academy, while those assigned to Ironhorse Country Club have been redirected to the North County Senior Center.
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St. Lucie County has reported multiple relocations, with affected voters directed to alternative sites that include the Port St. Lucie Community Center, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Tradition Town Hall and Havert L. Fenn Center.
What voters should know before heading to the polls
The state has warned that polling-place arrangements could change as officials assess conditions and receive additional information about the flooding.
Voters should therefore confirm their assigned location before leaving home rather than relying on information about their usual polling site.
The Florida Department of State has published updated information on its emergency and disaster election resources page. Voters can also contact their county supervisor of elections to verify where they need to cast their ballots.
With temporary relocations in effect, checking the latest information could help Florida voters avoid arriving at a polling place that is no longer being used.