Severe weather disrupts Election Day voting in several states

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 10:54 · Updated 11:40

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Flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes led officials to relocate or temporarily close polling places and provide alternative voting arrangements in some affected areas. The supplied coverage also describes widespread flooding and uncertainty about the weather’s effect on turnout.

Severe weather disrupted voting in several U.S. states, with polling locations moved or temporarily closed.
Officials in parts of Utah and Colorado allowed some voters isolated by flooding to request and return ballots electronically.
Experts cited in the report said the effect of bad weather on turnout was difficult to predict, and that early and mail voting may lessen its impact.

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Key facts

Florida polling locations moved: At least 21 across eight counties.
Florida rainfall: Up to 22 inches in 24 hours.
Arizona voting centers: Two of Maricopa County’s 254 polling locations briefly closed and later reopened.
Oklahoma tornado: The National Weather Service damage survey reported peak winds of about 100 mph.