This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-elections/us-election-2016-who-is-winning-florida-hillary-clinton-results-early-votes-donald-trump-a7405176.html

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
US Election 2016: Hillary Clinton on front foot after huge turnout recorded in key state of Florida US Election 2016: Hillary Clinton on front foot after huge turnout recorded in key state of Florida
(35 minutes later)
Florida early voting turnout may tilt the scales in Hillary Clinton’s favour.Florida early voting turnout may tilt the scales in Hillary Clinton’s favour.
 The state is key in this election. If Donald Trump loses the 29 electoral votes by the time polls close, then his odds of reaching 270 will be diminished greatly.  The state is key in this election. If Donald Trump loses the 29 electoral votes by the time polls close, then his odds of reaching 270 will be diminished greatly. 
More than 6.4 million voters made it to the poles between 24 October and 6 November – surpassing the 5,963,110 ballots cast in the controversial 2000 election between George W Bush and then-Vice President Al Gore.More than 6.4 million voters made it to the poles between 24 October and 6 November – surpassing the 5,963,110 ballots cast in the controversial 2000 election between George W Bush and then-Vice President Al Gore.
Follow our live coverage of the US election as it unfolds right here Follow our live coverage of the US election as it unfolds right here 
Latinos in particular make up a significant portion of Florida voters – and they are expected to choose in overwhelming favour of the former Secretary of State. Based on early voting alone, Latino turnout is up 108 per cent since 2008. Their numbers are up almost 90 per cent since 2012, according to Florida Division of Elections figures.Latinos in particular make up a significant portion of Florida voters – and they are expected to choose in overwhelming favour of the former Secretary of State. Based on early voting alone, Latino turnout is up 108 per cent since 2008. Their numbers are up almost 90 per cent since 2012, according to Florida Division of Elections figures.
Additionally, the African American vote has increased 9 per cent from 2012, as 70,000 participated in early voting.Additionally, the African American vote has increased 9 per cent from 2012, as 70,000 participated in early voting.
As it stands, Democrats are up front by about 87,000 ballots.As it stands, Democrats are up front by about 87,000 ballots.