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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 2, 2026Miami-Dade County

Florida voters head to polls for midterm elections amid debates over economy, immigration, and housing policy

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More than 5.4 million Florida voters cast early or mail-in ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, featuring competitive races for governor, attorney general, the U.S. Senate, and local congressional seats. Political experts cite inflation, the cost of living, immigration policy, and proposed property tax changes as key factors influencing voter turnout and party competition.

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Why It Matters

The election outcomes will determine leadership for state offices and congressional representation, directly shaping local tax policies, legislative majorities, and governance in Florida.

Key Facts

  • More than 5.4 million Florida voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections as of Monday afternoon.
  • Registered Republicans accounted for about 40.2% of early votes and registered Democrats accounted for 37.8%, with Republicans holding a 1.5 million registered voter advantage statewide.
  • Over 314,000 voters cast early ballots in Broward, more than 354,000 in Miami-Dade, and over 11,000 in Monroe.
  • Florida's Constitutional Amendment 3 aims to expand the state's homestead property exemption, which supporters argue brings financial relief to homeowners and critics contend causes local budget shortfalls.
  • Elections impacted include races for governor, attorney general, Florida’s Congressional District 27, the U.S. Senate, and the Florida legislature.

Who's Mentioned

locationTallahassee“State capital where the Florida legislature operates”OrganizationUniversity of Florida’s Election Lab“Provided early voting statistics for the midterm elections”PersonPresident Trump“President referenced regarding pre-election polls and swing voter sentiment”locationMonroe“County where over 11,000 registered voters cast early ballots”PersonEduardo Gamarra“Political science professor at Florida International University”locationMiami-Dade“County where over 354,000 registered voters cast early ballots”OrganizationICE“Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency referenced regarding immigration poli”PersonAubrey Jewett“Political science professor at the University of Central Florida”OrganizationFlorida Division of Elections“Maintains statistics on vote-by-mail requests and early voting”OrganizationUniversity of Central Florida“Institution where Aubrey Jewett works”locationBroward“County where over 314,000 registered voters cast early ballots”OrganizationFlorida International University“Institution where Eduardo Gamarra works”