As the 2026 midterm election comes to a close, both major party candidates for governor are making stops in Polk County on Monday, Nov. 2.
At 11 a.m., David Jolly’s “Believe in Better Tour” will hold a rally at the Parkview Christian Life Center at 3520 Baker Ave. in Haines City. Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Gwen Graham will join Jolly at the rally.
Byron Donalds’ “Defending the Florida Dream Bus Tour” is holding a rally at 12:15 p.m. at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at 4515 Florida Ave. in Lakeland. He will be joined by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Moody.
As of Nov. 2, more than 30% of registered Polk County voters cast their ballot by mail or during early voting. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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