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  1. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Be Election Ready! Eligible and registered voters can cast a ballot prior to Election Day at any designated early voting site in Florida. Early voting is from October 24 to 31, but some local Supervisors of Elections offer additional days. Check with your local Supervisor or visit the Division of Elections Website for more information:
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  2. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Secretary of State Cord Byrd dropped in on the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office today to observe preparations as we head to Election Day!
    Cord Byrd @CordByrd
    Florida is in the home stretch of the 2026 election. Department of State employees will be deployed in counties across the state, just as they are every election, to ensure that all voting procedures are followed and to promptly address any issues that may arise. Now is the time for every citizen to do their part and head to the polls! 🗳️🇺🇸
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  3. Cord Byrd✓@CordByrd
    Florida is in the home stretch of the 2026 election. Department of State employees will be deployed in counties across the state, just as they are every election, to ensure that all voting procedures are followed and to promptly address any issues that may arise. Now is the time for every citizen to do their part and head to the polls! 🗳️🇺🇸
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  4. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Florida Department of State
    RT @CordByrd: Florida law requires a vote by mail ballot to be received by the Supervisor of Elections by the close of the polls on Election Day. Late arriving ballots are not counted. It is the responsibility of the voter to that chooses to vote by mail to ensure that their ballot is received timely. Avoid the risk of the USPS by voting in person either early or on Election Day. The problem with the USPS is not just a Broward issue and is not new to this election cycle.
    South Florida Sun Sentinel @SunSentinel
    Broward’s elections supervisor says some residents are experiencing unusually long delays by the Postal Service getting vote-by-mail ballots returned to his office.
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  5. South Florida Sun Sentinel@SunSentinel
    Broward’s elections supervisor says some residents are experiencing unusually long delays by the Postal Service getting vote-by-mail ballots returned to his office.
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  6. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Secretary of State Cord Byrd met with @JapanCons_Miami Consul General Junya Nakano and Japanese business leaders at the SEUS/Japan 48th Annual Joint Meeting this week with @SelectFLA and @FloridaSeus. “Florida’s strong relationship with Japan continues to grow,” said Secretary of State @CordByrd. “I am grateful for our friendship and eager to create additional opportunities for economic expansion.” Florida is home to more than 160 Japanese companies including Mitsubishi, MUFG, JETRO and Hitachi. These companies employ more than 22,000 Floridians. With ten Sister City and a Sister State agreement with Wakayama, Florida has hosted numerous Japanese artists and exhibits over the years. For more information about the Division of Arts and Culture, @CultureBuildsFL, Office of International Affairs, visit:
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  7. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Thank you, Governor DeSantis for honoring John Anderson, who was a 2025 Florida Artists Hall of Fame inductee.
    Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis
    Today I issued an Executive Order designating “Seminole Wind” by John Anderson as the official anthem of Florida. I have also directed the @FLSecofState to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage. In addition, I have tasked @FLDEPNews to work with the @SJRWMD to designate wildlife drive and trail system within Lake Apopka North Shore as the John Anderson Wildlife Drive and Trail System.
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  8. Ron DeSantis✓@GovRonDeSantis
    Today I issued an Executive Order designating “Seminole Wind” by John Anderson as the official anthem of Florida. I have also directed the @FLSecofState to erect historic markers in the City of Apopka depicting John Anderson’s contribution to Florida’s heritage. In addition, I have tasked @FLDEPNews to work with the @SJRWMD to designate wildlife drive and trail system within Lake Apopka North Shore as the John Anderson Wildlife Drive and Trail System.
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  9. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Secretary of State @CordByrd Provides Election Readiness Update for the November 3rd General Election “Early voting is now occurring statewide and Floridians from the panhandle through the peninsula are exercising their right to vote, and it is our duty to ensure every election is administered efficiently and with high integrity,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “This includes reminding all county supervisors of elections of their constitutional and statutory responsibilities and ensuring all voters that may attempt to violate Florida election law are held accountable. The integrity of free elections is a cornerstone to our Republic, and in Florida, we will uphold the rule of law.” More here:
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  10. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Florida loves the Tampa Bay Rays! On March 9, 1995, Tampa was awarded the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as the 13th Major League Baseball Expansion Team and played their first game a year later. Tonight, history will be made again as the Tampa Bay Rays play in the first game of the World Series. Good luck @RaysBaseball! We are cheering for you! Photo credit: Henderson, Joe and Bill Chastain. “Hoo-Rays!” Tampa Tribune (Tampa, FL), March 10, 1995.
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  11. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
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    Cord Byrd @CordByrd
    More non-citizen voting arrests. Pull quote: “All voted despite knowing that they were not citizens of the United States.” These cases were investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Florida Department of State - Office of Election Crimes, and the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections. They are being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Jerry M. Harre.
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  12. Cord Byrd✓@CordByrd
    More non-citizen voting arrests. Pull quote: “All voted despite knowing that they were not citizens of the United States.” These cases were investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Florida Department of State - Office of Election Crimes, and the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections. They are being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Jerry M. Harre.
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  13. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    ICYMI regarding a recent news story and Florida's paper ballot requirement
    Cord Byrd @CordByrd
    This report leaves out significant information. Florida law already requires paper ballots and Supervisors are obligated to provide voters a paper ballot. This is why at my urging the Legislature passed the Florida SAVE Act which strengthened the primacy of paper ballots in Florida. The machines in the reporting are required by Federal law under the ADA they are meant for people with disabilities not for all voters. If any voter feels pressured to use the ADA machines in Duval or any other county they should immediately contact the Department of State.
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  14. Cord Byrd✓@CordByrd
    This report leaves out significant information. Florida law already requires paper ballots and Supervisors are obligated to provide voters a paper ballot. This is why at my urging the Legislature passed the Florida SAVE Act which strengthened the primacy of paper ballots in Florida. The machines in the reporting are required by Federal law under the ADA they are meant for people with disabilities not for all voters. If any voter feels pressured to use the ADA machines in Duval or any other county they should immediately contact the Department of State.
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  15. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    If you need an easy way to cast your ballot following Hurricane Isaias, early voting is a great option and is underway in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. Find times and locations by contacting your local Supervisor of Elections Office. @EscambiaVotes: or call (850) 595-3900 Okaloosa County: or call (850) 689-5600 Santa Rosa County: call (850) 983-1900 Walton County: or call (850) 892-8112 Florida’s mandatory early voting period is October 24 to October 31
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  16. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    October is the beginning of citrus season in Florida, as oranges, mandarins, and tangerines all ripen between October and June. Citrus, particularly the orange, is emblematic of Florida, serving as the state’s fruit, flower, and beverage, @OJfromFlorida. To learn more about the Sunshine State’s history with citrus, explore the @MuseumFLHistory’s ‘Florida Citrus Crate Label Collection',
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    Florida Department of State
    RT @CordByrd: With respect to election fraud, this is what the 2005 Baker-Carter Report (James Baker, President Reagan’s COS and President Jimmy Carter) says: “Fraud in any degree and in any circumstance is subversive to the electoral process. The best way to maintain ballot integrity is the investigate all credible allegations of election fraud and otherwise prevent fraud before it can affect an election.” -Building Confidence in U.S. Elections, Report of the Commission on Federal Election Reform, September 2005 Note that they say ANY fraud, not some, not overwhelming, not significant. Furthermore ALL credible allegations must be investigated BEFORE it can affect the election. Remember this the next time you read an article dismissing election integrity efforts. Also ask yourself why these articles never answer how much fraud is acceptable to them, they just posit that any effort to stop it is unacceptable. Here is a link to the full report on the @FLSecofState website, it’s worth the read if your goal is to report accurately on how to build trust and confidence in the electoral process.
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  18. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Tom Petty was born #OTD in 1950 in Gainesville. An avid musician from an early age, Petty would go on to sell over 80 million records worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. Learn more about @tompetty, and other members of the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, at this @CultureBuildsFL webpage here:
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  19. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    October is National Stamp Collecting Month, and the Museum of Florida History has a collection of first day covers. Collectors began acquiring first day covers in the early 1900’s. Florida’s collection honors events, people, and subjects significant to Florida history including this one commemorating America’s Bicentennial. See the complete collection online at the @MuseumFLHistory here:
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  20. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Florida is open for business! Fact: There are more than 4.1 million active businesses in the Sunshine State. The Division of Corporations, part of the Department of State, is the state’s official business registry. If you are thinking about starting a business in Florida, visit for more information.
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    Florida Department of State
    RT @CordByrd: Here is a friendly reminder that the Florida Constitution states only US citizens can vote in Florida’s elections. Kudos to my team in the Office of Election Crimes and Security and to our partners in Federal law enforcement.
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  22. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    On October 15, 1964, “Bullet Bob” Hayes, a Jacksonville native, won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 100-yard dash, setting a world record in the process. Following his Olympic victory, Hayes was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver, where his immense speed was responsible for creating zone-defense and ‘bump and run’ tactics to contain him. Hayes was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. I mage Credit- @FLMemory (26679),
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  23. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    Secretary of State @CordByrd recently spoke at the @SelectFLA Consular Corps Orientation and Executive Briefing at @PBAUniversity. As Florida’s Chief Protocol Officer, Secretary Byrd works to advance diplomacy and facilitate successful trade relationships. He spoke about the advantages of doing business in the Sunshine State including Florida’s rank as the top economy in the nation, low taxes, business-friendly environment, and skilled workforce. Learn more about @CultureBuildsFL's Office of International Affairs here:
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  24. Florida Department of State✓@FLSecofState
    The Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will help connect residents with resources & assistance following the hurricane.
    FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT
    ‼️#Isaias Update‼️ If you need resources to assist with your recovery from #Isaias, then a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) may be right for you! 🤝 MARCs connect residents with resources & assistance from multiple state partners to help them navigate the road to recovery. Tomorrow, a MARC is opening in Santa Rosa County! 📍 Pensacola State College—Milton Campus Gym 🕐 Opens at 1 PM! Find updated MARC information & other recovery resources at
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    Cord Byrd @CordByrd
    Another win in a little noticed but important challenge to the election process in Florida, specifically the role played by county canvassing boards. Court upholds election results in Rochford v. Byrd case
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  26. FL Division of Emergency Management✓@FLSERT
    ‼️#Isaias Update‼️ If you need resources to assist with your recovery from #Isaias, then a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) may be right for you! 🤝 MARCs connect residents with resources & assistance from multiple state partners to help them navigate the road to recovery. Tomorrow, a MARC is opening in Santa Rosa County! 📍 Pensacola State College—Milton Campus Gym 🕐 Opens at 1 PM! Find updated MARC information & other recovery resources at
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  27. Cord Byrd✓@CordByrd
    Another win in a little noticed but important challenge to the election process in Florida, specifically the role played by county canvassing boards. Court upholds election results in Rochford v. Byrd case
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