Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.

Florida voters and election supervisors in hurricane affected areas will have extra time and flexibility to ensure they still have the ability to vote in November elections after Gov.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and election workers in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. In an order issued this week,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an order allowing voting-related changes in counties hammered by Hurricane Milton, the second time in less than a month flexibility has been given to supervisors of elections because of catastrophic storm damage.