Oct 18, 2018 - Science

Florida makes it easier to vote in counties hit by Hurricane Michael

Rick Scott

Rick Scott. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Florida Governor Rick Scott announced Thursday that the eight counties hit hardest by Hurricane Michael will have the ability to start and end their early voting periods beyond state deadlines and make it easier for citizens to vote by mail.

Flashback: Florida Democrats filed an injunction last week requesting an extension on voter registration by at least a week, but Scott only granted an extension for a single day.

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