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Early voting totals stay high across South Florida counties

More than 416,000 ballots have been cast in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties since early voting began.

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More than 416,000 ballots have already been cast in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties since early voting started, according to the report from Local 10 News. Democrats make up most of the early votes so far, though some voters said they have not decided yet.

Voting habits differ by county. In Miami-Dade and Monroe, more voters have returned mail ballots. In Broward, most early votes were cast in person.

At a nonpartisan Souls to the Polls event in Pompano Beach, organizers encouraged people to vote. Katrice Johnson, with Souls to the Polls, said voting is a way to use a voice and a right. Voter Angela Deal said she expects young adults to turn out in large numbers.

President Donald Trump and the first lady voted early Saturday in West Palm Beach. Trump has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, and the two appeared together at a Fort Myers rally on Friday. Former President Barack Obama released a video endorsing Democratic candidate David Jolly for governor.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Local 10 News. Read the original for full details.

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