Due to unprecedented voter turnout in today’s Special General Election for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1, some precinct locations in Escambia County have experienced temporary ballot shortages.
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender assures voters that every voter in line before polls close at 7 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot, and every valid ballot will be counted.
Over 31,000 voters have voted in the Special General Election today, with a 33% voter turnout countywide.
“We are excited to see such an unprecedented voter turnout in this election, as we always encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote,” Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender said. “I’d like to assure voters that anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot.”