Beginning Monday, voters have two weeks to vote in the August 26 Primary Election. Early Voting will be offered at 20 voting sites throughout Miami-Dade County for 14 days, including weekends. Registered voters can cast their ballot at whichever location is most convenient for them. Hours are flexible too, with sites opening as early as 7:00 a.m. and closing as late as 7:00 p.m. depending on the day.
"If I had to describe Early Voting in one word," said Lester Sola, Supervisor of Elections. "It would be convenient. You essentially have two weeks to vote."
For added convenience and efficiency, the Elections Department will begin using the new "ballot-on-demand" technology that automatically prints out the paper ballot specific to that voter upon check-in.
A sample ballot has been sent to the homes of all registered voters and is now posted on the "Election Ready" web page at www.miamidade.gov. Voters are encouraged to review the sample ballot and come to vote prepared – even bring along the sample ballot with their pre-determined choices marked to speed up the process.
The Elections Department ensures all voters the ability to cast their ballots. Electronic equipment, or iVotronics, used in previous elections will still be on-site at Early Voting (and at precincts on Election Day) for use by people with disabilities.
For more information, call 3-1-1 or log on to www.miamidade.gov and look for "Election Ready" on the main page.
Editor's notes:
NOTE 1
Lester Sola, Supervisor of Elections, will be available for interviews regarding the availability of Early Voting on Friday, August 7 from 10 to 11 AM. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
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Media Availability
Lester Sola,
Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections |
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August 8, 2008
10 to 11 AM |
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Miami-Dade Elections Main Office
2700 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL. 33172 |
NOTE 2
Early Voting Sites
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Primary Election
August 26, 2008
Early Voting Schedule (tentative)
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North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183rd Street
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Model City Library (Caleb Center)
2211 NW 54th Street
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Miami Lakes Public Library
6699 Windmill Gate Road
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John F Kennedy Library
190 West 49th Street
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Elections Department
2700 NW 87th Avenue
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West Miami City Hall
901 SW 62nd Avenue
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West Kendall Regional Library
10201 Hammocks Blvd.
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Kendall Branch Library
9101 SW 97th Avenue
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West Dade Regional Library
9445 SW 24th Street
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Florida City City Hall
404 West Palm Drive
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Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
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North Miami Public Library
835 NE 132nd Street
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Lemon City Library
430 NE 61st Street
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North Shore Branch Library
7501 Collins Avenue
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Coral Reef Library
9211 SW 152nd Street
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Elections Department (Stephen P. Clark Center)
111 NW 1st Street
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Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
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Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Street
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Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
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South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211th Street
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Mon.
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Tues.
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Wed.
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Thurs.
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Fri.
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Sat.
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Sun.
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8/11
7am-
3pm |
8/12
7am-
3pm |
8/13
7am-
3pm |
8/14
7am-
3pm |
8/15
7am-
3pm
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8/18
11am-
7pm |
8/19
11am-
7pm |
8/20
11am-
7pm |
8/21
11am-
7pm |
8/22
11am-
7pm
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8/23
9am-
1pm |
8/24
1pm-
5pm |
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