ElectionWednesday, November 4
Flooding forced polling place moves across Palm Beach County on Election Day
The 5AM Boynton Beach team
If you voted Tuesday, the water may have changed where. The Florida Division of Elections released a list of polling place changes Monday night after flash flooding hit seven counties. WPEC lists moves in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.
25polling place changes in 7 counties
The Florida Division of Elections released the list Monday night.
Source: WPLG Local 10
- St. Lucie County: 11 changes
- Brevard County: eight changes
- Palm Beach County: two changes on Monday night
- Polls: open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
By Tuesday afternoon, heavy rain and standing water had forced the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office to move four polling places before or during voting.
Four Palm Beach County polling places moved
| Old site | New site |
|---|---|
| Mangonia Park Town Hall | Bak Middle School of the Arts |
| Lindsey Davis Community Center | Wells Recreation Center |
| Casa Rio Clubhouse | Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy |
| Ironhorse Country Club | North County Senior Center |
Source: The Palm Beach Post
Candidate Elizabeth Holmes said the Iron Horse neighborhood in West Palm Beach was “severely underwater.” Officials had moved its site the night before, she said, but conditions worsened and left residents stranded. “That's why early voting is open for two weeks before, and vote-by-mail. Because anything could happen,” Holmes added.
Sources: WPLG Local 10, WPEC, The Palm Beach Post