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Amway Center in the City of Orlando hasn't had much activity at their venue since the outbreak of Covid-19. But the venue will be put to good use for early voting.
The city along with the Orlando Magic join the NBA, its players and coaches in efforts to increase access to voting and have announced the Amway Center will open as an early voting location. It is a collaborative effort between the City of Orlando, Orlando Magic, Orange County and Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles.
Early voting at Amway Center will run October 19 through November 1 starting at 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on the north side of Amway Center at the Church Street entrance inside the Disney Atrium. All registered voters from Orange County may cast their ballot at the Amway Center location, which is one of 20 early voting locations within Orange County. Drive-up ballot boxes will also be available along Church Street in front of the arena for those who prefer to hand deliver their vote-by-mail ballot.
Additionally, on National Voter Registration Day, September 22, Amway Center will be open for voter registration which will also take place inside the Disney Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline to register to vote is October 5. For more information, click here.
"As a community, it is so important that we work together to ensure that every eligible voter is able to have their voice heard by making voting accessible and safe,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “The City of Orlando is proud to partner with the Orlando Magic and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections to transform our Amway Center into an early voting site."
“In these unprecedented times, we’re grateful for the opportunity to utilize Amway Center as an early voting location,” said Orlando Venues Chief Venues Officer Allen Johnson. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to serve the community for this important purpose.”
