‘The swing county in the swing state’: Last-minute voters could decide outcome in Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — As the election looms, a lot of eyes are on Seminole County.

For decades, the county has gone red, but now it’s looking purple.

“Being the swing county in the swing state, all eyes will be on us,” said Chris Anderson, Seminole County’s supervisor of elections.

READ: Early voting data in Florida may help shed light on uncertain election

More than 215,000 people have either mailed in their ballot or voted early, meaning there are only 120,000 people who still need to vote.

“That is very significant,” Anderson said. “In 2016, we had a 78-and-a-half percent turnout. I believe we’re going to do better than that this year.”

The majority of people who still need to vote Tuesday registered with no-party affiliation, meaning they could swing the race one way or another.

Marking 100 years since the Ocoee Massacre: Florida governor declares day of remembrance

Right now, voter turnout among registered Republicans and Democrats is neck-and-neck.

“That’s why the NPA vote is very significant here in Seminole County,” Anderson said. “So we look forward to seeing what kind of turnout takes place.”

2020 Election Day: Are banks open? Will mail be delivered? What’s open, closed on Tuesday?

Cox Media Group