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November 5 is election day. Here’s what we know:

How many people took advantage of early voting in Ocala and Marion County?

Early voting in Marion County began on October 21st and ends at 6pm on Saturday, November 2nd.

As of 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 93,282 people had voted early. Of these, 56,162 (60%) were Republicans, 19,875 (21%) were Democrats, 14,947 (16%) had no party affiliation, and 2,298 had another party affiliation.

Marion County has 265,806 registered voters.

Anyone wishing to vote early must do so by 6pm on November 2. Details here.

How many people voted by mail in Ocala and Marion County?

As of 7:30 p.m., November 1, the Office of the Supervisor of Elections has received 42,433 mail-in ballots. Of these, 17,514 (41.42%) came from Democrats, 17,272 (40.77%) came from Republicans, 14,947 (35.2%) came from voters with no party affiliation, and 931 came from those with a other party affiliation.

Mail-in ballots will be returned to the Elections Office by 7:00 p.m., November 5.

How do I vote in Ocala and Marion County on Election Day 2024?

Polls will be open between 7am and 7pm on November 5th. Bring a photo ID. Not sure where your polling station is? Need to look at a sample ballot? Visit votemarion.gov

When will the Ocala and Marion County election results be posted? Where can I see the results?

Polls close at 7pm on November 5th. After that, the first batch of results usually covers early voting and postal voting. Then come the voting results on election day. Check ocala.com for full coverage.

What is the school tax question on the Marion County ballot?

Voters are asked to consider a half-cent sales tax that would last 10 years. The tax revenue would help the school district build, replace and improve school infrastructure.

What is the other sales tax question on the Marion County ballot?

voters are asked to take into account an extension of 20 years from the 1 percent sales tax that supports capital purchases for public safety (law enforcement, EMS, fire) road projects and animal services.

What is the Florida State Senate race on the ballot?

This story explains the race to represent Senate District 9, which covers all of Marion and Levy counties and southern Alachua County.

This story explains some of the races for the state House of Representatives.

Which appeals court judges are seeking new terms?

This story explains merit maintenance elections for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, whose jurisdiction includes Marion County.

Which Florida Supreme Court Justices Are Seeking New Terms?

Renatha Francis and Meredith Sasso seek additional terms of six years. This story explain these choices to maintain merit.

What are the six constitutional amendments on the ballot?

This story helps explain the changes.

Is Marion County Commissioner Matt McClain on the ballot?

Yes. He won the Republican primary in August and now faces a write-in candidate, Rich Brown, on the Nov. 5 ballot. Brown has not raised any money for his campaign, according to the Office of Elections website.

Jim Ross and Austin L. Miller contributed to this report

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