Florida official heave sigh of relief as primary vote proceeds smoothly
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Florida officials heaved a sigh of relief as a primary election was held with no immediate reports of the type of glitches that held up the 2000 presidential election for five weeks and turned the southeastern state into a laughing stock.
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South Florida residents breathed a sigh of relief early Wednesday after Tropical Storm Ernesto lumbered ashore well below hurricane strength and caused little damage.
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ORLANDO, Fla. On the first day Floridians could vote, John Kerry criss-crossed the state seeking support and sharply criticizing President Bush.
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Republicans in the US state of Florida prepare to choose their candidate for the presidential elections.
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A strange thing happened in Florida this week. A primary election took place, and observers found few reasons to complain or question the results. But some say November's national election may be a different story. By Jacob Ogles.
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Florida officials said initial glitches had been sorted out in early voting, which was marked by a strong turnout as the presidential candidates focused much of their attention on the key battleground state.
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Florida, which held up the results of the  2000 presidential election by more than a month, holds a  primary this week that many regard as a test of the state's  readiness to avoid another fiasco in November.
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The final outcome of the House contest in FloridaÃ¢ÂÂs 13th District has now been delayed for more than a month. Democratic nominee Christine Jennings has filed official complaints and lawsuits seeking to overturn state election officialsÃ¢ÂÂ Nov. 20 certification of Republican Vern Buchanan as the winner of the open-seat contest, by a margin of 369 votes.
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Florida pulls back from high-tech electoral reforms  -  and critics cheer
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Within hours of the opening of advance polls in the American presidential election, problems were being reported in the state of Florida.
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Complaint sheets in hand, a voters' bill of rights in their kit, a small army of volunteers has descended on the battleground state of Florida to watch over Tuesday's voting and help avert a repeat of the 2000 election debacle.
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Florida Rep. Jim DavisÃ¢ÂÂ victory in TuesdayÃ¢ÂÂs Democratic primary for governor was the latest success among the large group of House members who have sought their partiesÃ¢ÂÂ gubernatorial nominations this year.
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It won&#39;t be just a sigh of relief on Wall Street but an ovation if the US presidential election on Tuesday produces a clear winner and avoids a repeat of the chaotic 2000 results.
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After Tuesdayâs voting, the candidates can look forward to a relatively relaxed schedule of primaries.
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Six days before Election Day, Florida is again struggling with questions about potential voting irregularities.
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Contenders act to mend rift opened by contest while ballots are checked after victory by just 511 votes
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Conservatives and voters troubled by abortion and illegal immigration were backing Mitt Romney as he fought for victory in Florida's Republican presidential primary on Tuesday. Lining up behind John McCain's bid were party moderates, Hispanics and the state's numerous older voters.