Florida floods force polling changes in 7 counties: Where to vote today and how to find your new location

Florida voting results:: Florida's gubernatorial race will be historic, electing either the state's first Black governor, Republican Byron Donalds, or Democrat David Jolly. However, heavy rain and flooding have disrupted Election Day voting in parts of Florida. This has forced election officials to relocate polling places in seven counties and warn residents about dangerous road conditions.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Monday in seven counties: Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie. The order allows local supervisors of elections to designate new polling places if existing sites are unsafe or inaccessible because of flooded roads.

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The Florida Department of State has listed temporary voting locations in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. The list of counties with relocated polling sites is therefore not identical to the seven counties covered by the emergency declaration.

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Which Florida polling locations have changed due to flooding?

The flooding has forced election officials to relocate polling places across several Florida counties, including Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. Officials have warned that the list of temporary voting locations could change depending on weather and road conditions.

In Brevard County, several precincts have been moved to alternative locations. Voters who were assigned to Max K. Rodes Park Community Center and Veterans Memorial Complex in Melbourne have been redirected to New Shiloh Christian Center. Other voters have been directed to Joseph N. Davis Community Center, Palm Bay City Hall and Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library.

In Highlands County, voters assigned to Precinct 20 at Springlake Community Center in Sebring have been redirected to the Penny Ogg Operations Center.

In Indian River County, voters from Precinct 7 at Sebastian Church of God have been moved to Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714. Another change affects Precinct 26, whose voters have been redirected from Morning Star Church to the Intergenerational Recreation Center in Vero Beach.

In Martin County, voters who normally cast their ballots at Grace Presbyterian Church in Stuart have been directed to the Martin County Supervisor of Elections Office.

In Okeechobee County, flooding at Fort Drum Community Church has forced officials to move voting for Precinct 10 to High Point Church.

In Palm Beach County, two polling locations have been relocated. Voters assigned to Casa Rio Clubhouse in Riviera Beach will now vote at RB Preparatory and Achievement Academy, while those assigned to Ironhorse Country Club in West Palm Beach have been redirected to North County Senior Center in Palm Beach Gardens.

St. Lucie County has also reported several polling location changes. Affected voters have been redirected to alternative sites, including the Port St. Lucie Community Center, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Tradition Town Hall, Havert L. Fenn Center and Days Inn Midtown in Fort Pierce.

How can Florida voters check their new polling locations?

Florida polls are scheduled to remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Voters are advised to check their assigned polling locations before leaving home, as temporary arrangements may change depending on weather conditions.

The Florida Department of State has published an updated list of relocated polling places on its Emergency and Disaster Election Resources page. Voters can also contact their local county Supervisor of Elections office for confirmation.