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Saturday, October 31, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

State & National

Experts expect Republicans to hold Florida despite Democrat early-voting surge

With four days until election day, early voting data across Florida shows strong Democratic turnout, though political analysts still project Republicans will carry the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis noted that traditionally reliable Republican strongholds such as Polk County are seeing lower early-vote numbers than in past cycles, potentially making results closer than expected.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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