Florida's recent hurricanes could make it difficult for voters in affected areas to cast their ballots in the upcoming election unless Gov. Ron DeSantis waives and modifies some rules, county election supervisors said in a letter to state officials.

Voters in parts of Florida flooded or damaged by Hurricane Milton may face obstacles voting in November. Here's how to vote by mail.

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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is easing some elections rules this year after officials in several counties asked for emergency relief following back-to-back hurricanes. The Florida Supervisor of Elections association on Tuesday sent a letter to DeSantis asking him to waive several state requirements in counties that were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The new counties included in the request sent Tuesday from the Florida Supervisors of Elections association are Polk, Collier, Glades, Highlands, Indian River, Orange and St. Lucie. With 13 Florida counties already given election leeway by DeSantis in an executive order signed Oct.