For Immediate Release:
August 07, 2008

Media Contact:
Marie Bertot
mbertot@miamidade.gov
305-375-2274



Early Voting Begins Monday, August 11 and Runs Through Sunday, August 24 at 20 Locations

Media Opportunity with Supervisor of Elections to Promote Early Voting


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
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.

 What:  Media Availability
Lester Sola,
Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections
   
 When:  August 8, 2008
10 to 11 AM
   
 Where:  Miami-Dade Elections Main Office
2700 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL. 33172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 2 

Early Voting Sites

Primary Election
August 26, 2008
Early Voting Schedule (tentative)
North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183rd Street
Model City Library (Caleb Center)
2211 NW 54th Street
Miami Lakes Public Library
6699 Windmill Gate Road
John F Kennedy Library
190 West 49th Street
Elections Department
2700 NW 87th Avenue
West Miami City Hall
901 SW 62nd Avenue
West Kendall Regional Library
10201 Hammocks Blvd.
Kendall Branch Library
9101 SW 97th Avenue
West Dade Regional Library
9445 SW 24th Street
Florida City City Hall
404 West Palm Drive
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
North Miami Public Library
835 NE 132nd Street
Lemon City Library
430 NE 61st Street
North Shore Branch Library
7501 Collins Avenue
Coral Reef Library
9211 SW 152nd Street
Elections Department (Stephen P. Clark Center)
111 NW 1st Street
Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Street
Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211th Street
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
8/11
7am-
3pm
8/12
7am-
3pm
8/13
7am-
3pm
8/14
7am-
3pm
8/15
7am-
3pm

8/16
9am-
1pm

8/17
1pm-
5pm

8/18
11am-
7pm
8/19
11am-
7pm
8/20
11am-
7pm
8/21
11am-
7pm
8/22
11am-
7pm
8/23
9am-
1pm
8/24
1pm-
5pm


 

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ELECTIONS
2700 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, Florida 33172
305-499-VOTE (8683)