Election Day is here and with important races up and down the ballot, it’s important to look at what to expect. Here’s what to know to perform your civic duty on the big day:
Important dates and deadlines
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3.
- Voter Registration: The deadline to register for this election has already passed (October 5). If you want to be sure, you can check your voter registration status here or with your Supervisor of Elections.
Where to vote
Unlike early voting where residents can visit any open countywide site, voters casting their ballot on Election Day must go to their specifically assigned local polling precinct.
You can find your precinct on your voter information card or here.
Temporary polling place changes
For the November 3 election, polling places in Miami-Dade have been temporarily relocated, which impacts voters across 19 precincts. They include the following:
When to vote
Polling sites will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m. you’ll be allowed to vote.
What to bring to the polling place
When voting in person, a resident must present a current and valid photo ID with a signature, like your Florida driver’s license, a Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a U.S. passport or a government-issued employee ID.
Voting by mail
For voters who requested an absentee or mail ballot but have not yet returned it, the ballot must be mailed or delivered to your local Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
What’s on the ballot
On the November 3rd ballot, Florida voters will decide on several major statewide races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional seats and state offices. Dade County residents will also cast their vote for three different amendments, which will need at least 60% to pass. They are:
- Amendment 1: Budget stabilization fund
- Amendment 2: Agricultural equipment tax exemptions
- Amendment 3: Property taxes
You can find a sample ballot on the Miami-Dade County Elections website here. Now that you have a pretty good idea on what to expect, head out to the polls and make your voice heard!
