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The Republican tide that swept across Florida also managed to top Democratic floodgates in deep-blue Leon County.

Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters

There have been no widespread reports of voters being turned away at the polls, and turnout, while down from the last midterm cycle four years ago, appeared robust.

Voter advocacy groups promoted voter education campaigns and modified voting strategies as a way to reduce confusion and get as many voters to cast a ballot as possible.

Voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states might jeopardize access to the ballot box for scores of voters.