After 34 years and 103 election days highlighted by the 2000 vote recount that decided America’s 43rd President, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles will officially step down from the job that has been the hallmark of his professional life since 1989.
A cadre of Florida voting and civil rights groups are urging Orange County’s outgoing elections supervisor to appoint a deputy, two days before he retires. But the supervisor insists the office is already in good hands.
Floridians have been allowed to mail in their ballots for any reason, without needing an excuse, since 2002. Nationwide, 43% of voters mailed in their ballots in 2020.
Floridians have been allowed to mail in their ballots for any reason, without needing an excuse, since 2002. Nationwide, 43% of voters mailed in their ballots in 2020.