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(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Early Voting period came to a close yesterday and the Miami-Dade Elections Department is now busy ensuring all polling places are ready to go for Election Day.
Voters should remember a few important things before heading to the polls. Unlike during Early Voting, on Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place, which can be found on their Voter Information Card or by calling 3-1-1. Voters should bring identification that contains a photo and their signature. If acceptable ID is not available, voters will be asked to vote a provisional ballot. Now that Miami-Dade County is voting on paper, voters should look at both sides of the ballot to review all questions. The Elections Department ensures all voters the ability to cast a ballot. Electronic equipment, or iVotronics, used in previous elections will still be on-site at precincts for use by people with disabilities.
In addition, media wanting interviews throughout Election Day are urged to visit the locations below.
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Primary Election Media Availability |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
(Times vary by location – see below) |
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County Manager George Burgess will be visiting various polling sites and will be available to report on the election and how the day is progressing:
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7:30 a.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 8701 SW 124 St.
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9:30 a.m., Miami Science Museum, 3280 So. Miami Ave.
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2:00 p.m., Firefighter Memorial, 8000 NW 21 St.
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At the close of Early Voting, 28,187 people cast their ballot in this election, and more than 46,200 have returned an absentee ballot.
For more information, call 3-1-1 or log on to www.miamidade.gov and look for "Election Ready" on the main page.
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