UPDATE: Effective immediately, every early voting site in the state will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Friday, October 31st, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd.

Early voting is underway in Florida! With the huge voter turnout expected in this election, officials are encouraging everyone to vote early or by mail to help avoid long lines, clogged polling locations, or attempts at voter suppression/intimidation.

This is a year of great importance to the LGBT community- the Presidential election that could put an LGBT ally in the White House, the need to VOTE NO on Amendment 2, and dozens of local elections that have real impact on our everyday lives. Everyone needs to go out and vote! Make your voices heard!

To find your early voting polling place- and a lot of other voting info- visit Vote For Change. Also, Equality Florida has released an interactive voter guide that you can customize to the races in your area. The Florida Gay Caucus Political Committee (FGCPC) has also announced its Broward recommendations and candidate information as well.

Get out there and VOTE EARLY!!!