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Intersection: Aubrey Jewett On Election Day In Florida

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Aubrey Jewett. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

Aubrey Jewett. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

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A divisive presidential campaign doesn’t appear to have dampened enthusiasm among Florida voters, with record early voting turnout.

University of Central Florida associate professor of Political Science Aubrey Jewett takes us back in time, talking about how the technology of voting on election day has changed since 2000, and the challenges facing pollsters as this contentious election reaches its conclusion.

And Jewett says he’ll be watching the bellwether Hillsborough County as votes are tallied on election night.

 


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Matthew Peddie

About Matthew Peddie

Host of WMFE's Intersection & Assistant News Director

Matthew Peddie grew up in New Zealand and studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario. After graduating with an MA in Journalism he returned to Christchurch, working as a reporter for Radio Live and Radio New Zealand. He’s reported live from the scene of earthquakes, criminal trials and rugby ... Read Full Bio »

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