For Immediate Release:
January 11, 2008

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



Early Voting Begins Monday, January 14


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
The January 29th Presidential Preference Primary is just around the corner, but voters don't have to wait until then to cast their ballots. Early Voting is available on Monday, January 14th through Sunday, January 27th. Twenty Early Voting sites are available throughout Miami-Dade County; and voters can go to any site that is convenient to cast their vote.

"Early Voting is a service that we are pleased to offer to our voters. They can vote any day of the week, Sunday through Saturday at a location near their home or place of employment,” said Lester Sola, Supervisor of Elections, "Voting has never been more accessible."

The Elections Department website and the editor's notes at the end of this release indicate site locations and hours of operation.  Early voters should remember to bring a photo ID that contains a signature, such as a Florida driver's license. Other acceptable forms of ID can be found on the Elections Department website.

Voters who choose to wait until Election Day must go to their assigned polling places, which is can be found on their Voter Information Card, on the Elections Department website by clicking on "Where to Vote" or by calling the Elections Department.  Visit www.miamidade.gov/elections or call (305) 499-VOTE (8683) for more information.

Editor’s notes:
NOTE 1

Supervisor of Elections, Lester Sola will be available for interviews regarding Early Voting on Monday, January 14th from 10 to 11 AM. Please mark your calendars accordingly if you would like an interview.

What:     Media Availability
Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, Lester Sola
   
When:     January 14, 2008
10 to 11 AM
   
Where:     Miami-Dade Elections Main Office
2700 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL. 33172
   
Details:     Supervisor Sola will be available to report on the Early Voting process. Following this media availability will be a brief media orientation to discuss elections basics including a facility tour.

NOTE 2

Presidential Preference Primary Election
January 29, 2008
Early Voting Schedule
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 City Hall
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 Regional Library
227 22nd Street
South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211th Street
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
  1/14
7am-
3pm
1/15
7am-
3pm
1/16
7am-
3pm
1/17
7am-
3pm
1/18
7am-
3pm

1/19
9am-
1pm

1/20
1pm-
5pm
1/21
11am-
7pm
1/22
11am-
7pm
1/23
11am-
7pm
1/24
11am-
7pm
1/25
11am-
7pm
1/26
9am-
1pm

1/27
1pm-
5pm

           


 

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