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Preliminary numbers show record participation in early voting in Florida. In fact, according to the latest figures from the Florida Department of State, close to 5.3 million residents of the state have already cast their ballots. Decision Florida looks at how electoral authorities are dealing with reports of irregularities and how Florida is getting ready for expected historic turnout on Nov. 8. Hosts Melissa Ross, from WJCT in Jacksonville, and Tom Hudson, from WLRN, look at the heavy turnout and claims of "rigged elections" in a conversation with Brian Corley, supervisor of elections of Pasco County, and Ion Sancho, supervisor of elections of Leon County. It's kind of insulting to hear charges of rigged elex, Brian Corley says. "It's simply not true." #DecisionFlorida — WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 4, 2016 Ion Sancho is Supervisor of Elections in Leon County. "Early voters redistributes turnout." Expects shorter lines on #ElectionDay — WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 4, 2016