Seminole County voter turnout this year could surpass 2016, early data suggests

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Out of the more than 335,000 registered voters in Seminole County, more than 76,000 have already cast their ballot for the November election.

The turnout could surpass the 2016 numbers.

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The makeup of voters is also different than in 2016.

Republicans used to have almost 15,000 more people registered than Democrats. Now, they are only ahead by about 1,600.

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According to the Supervisor of Elections office, nearly 42% of Republicans have voted in person, and about 39% of Democrats have so far.

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