LIVE BLOG: Election Day in your neighborhood; Polls close across South Georgia, Big Bend
Nov 05, 2024
We're tracking the latest updates from local and national races as voters in Florida's Big Bend and South Georgia head to the polls.Click here to view the latest election results.11:20PMABC 27's Kenzie Krueger speaks with Democrat Allison Tant who won her bid for reelection in the race for Florida House District 9. Tant reelected to Florida House District 911:10PMDemocrat Daryl Parks has conceded to Republican Corey Simon in the race for Florida Senate District 3.Here's his statement:Though we didnt get the outcome we were working toward, this campaign was a testament to North Floridas shared hope for a better future that puts culture wars aside. I am immensely grateful to everyone who believed in our mission and our vision to put families over politics. Our work doesnt end hereI am committed to continuing the fight for fair costs, accessible healthcare, and essential freedoms for every person in our community.10:50PMTune in to ABC 27 News at 11 for the latest on the election results in the Big Bend and South Georgia. You can watch live here.10:45PMAccording to state election returns, Democrat Allison Tant has won reelection in the race for Florida House District 9.10:40PMDDHQ projects Donald Trump will win Georgia's 16 electoral votes. Click here for more results.10:35PMAccording to state election returns, Republican Corey Simon has won reelection in the Florida Senate District 3 race.10:15PMAccording to state election returns, Democrat Rocky Hanna has won the race for Leon County schools superintendent.9:05PMDDHQ projects Democrat Sanford Bishop will win the race for US House District 2 in Georgia.9:00PMDDHQ projects Republican Charles Norton will win the race for Sheriff of Lanier County, GA.8:45PMDDHQ projects voters will reject Amendment 4, which would have created a constitutional right to abortion in the state. The amendment needed 60% of the vote to pass. 8:15PMDDHQ projects voters will reject Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana in Florida.8:00PMDDHQ projects Republican Senator Rick Scott will win re-election.DDHQ projects Donald Trump will win the state of Florida's 30 electoral votes.7:50PMDDHQ projects Republican Austin Scott as the winner of the US House District 8 race in Georgia. Click here for more results.7:45PMDDHQ projects Republican Kat Cammack will win the US House District 3 race in Florida. Click here for more results.7:25PMWith 52% of precincts reporting Donald Trump is leading Kamala Harris in Florida. For the latest results from Florida and Georgia click here.6:55PMPolls are about to close in Florida and Georgia. You can track the election results as they come in here.6:30PMABC 27's Alberto Camargo speaks with voters in Monticello who say their votes run deeper than party lines. Voters in Monticello say their support can cross party lines6:10PMThere's just under an hour left until polls close in Florida and Georgia. Remember, if you are in line at 7:00 PM you will still be able to vote!5:45PMABC 27's Ashley Engle speaks with voters in Gadsden County about what's important to them in the 2024 election. Gadsden County voters reveal what's most important to them in the 2024 election5:20PMWATCH: Barbers in Tallahassee share the issues that are driving them to go vote on this election day. Tallahassee barbers explain what drove them to the polls this 2024 election4:55PMWatch ABC 27 News at 5:00 for the latest election day coverage from Florida's Big Bend and South Georgia! Our team of neighborhood reporters is standing by to bring you the latest from the polls.4:30PMYou can monitor the number of people who have voted early and on election day on the Leon County Supervisor of Elections website https://www.leonvotes.gov/.According to that website, the unofficial voter turnout so far in Leon County is 148,888.4:15PMThere's still time to get out and vote! Polls close in Florida and Georgia at 7:00 PM. Election officials say any voters waiting in line at 7:00 PM will still have the opportunity to cast a ballot.2:13PMLeon County Supervisor of Elections, Mark Earley predicts voting numbers could reach record highs for the County. Watch the clip as he breaks down additional information as you head to the polls. LIVE BLOG: Election Day in your neighborhood1:30PMTallahassee Urban League is offering free rides to the polls until 6PM. 1PMABC 27's Maya Sargent spoke to the Leon County Supervisor of Elections. Here is the latest voting information for the county. As of 12:50PM Election Day turnout 21,092 (15.32%) total percentage turnout 70.37%, unofficial total voter turnout 137,641.Other things to know: First set of results out at 7:15PM. Well have a good idea about results of races, if they are not close, around 8PM. Students: make sure you check the polling location on your voter information card. Not everyone will be able to vote on campus if they are not registered to live near there. 10:15AMNo lines here in the SE Tallahassee Neighborhood at the Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office. Reminder, vote by mail ballots have to be dropped off here by 7PM before polls close. Address: 2990-1 Apalachee Pkwy. 7AMPolls are now open in North Florida & South Georgia. Northwest Tallahassee Neighborhood Reporter Maya Sargent is checking out polling places in her neighborhood. When polls opened this morning, there was a steady flow of traffic at Lake Jackson, but no line.