Broward County’s election canvassing board met Friday at the Supervisor of Elections office to review questionable ballots from Tuesday’s election, as longtime Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart maintains a lead of about 1,700 votes over Democratic newcomer Nicole Locklin in Florida’s 26th Congressional District.
The canvassing board — comprising Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, a county commissioner, and a judge — examined outstanding ballots flagged for various discrepancies, ranging from signature issues to ballots submitted by voters who passed away.
“If it’s received before you die, it’s accepted,” Scott said. “After — it’s rejected!”…