November 5, 2013 Special Election
Tomorrow is the last day to request an Absentee Ballot, Early Voting runs through Sunday
(MIAMI, October 29, 2013) – The Miami-Dade County Special Election scheduled for November 5, 2013 is an opportunity for Miami-Dade voters to cast their ballot regarding funding for the modernization and improvement of the Jackson Health System through issuance of General Obligation Bonds. In addition, voters residing in the cities of Hialeah, Homestead, Miami, and Miami Beach will vote on municipal races and questions. Voters can view their customized sample ballot on the Elections Department website to prepare in advance of voting.
Voters are reminded there are three convenient ways to exercise their right to vote: by Absentee Ballot, Early Voting, or on Election Day.
Absentee Voting
More than 56,000 have already participated in this election by voting by absentee ballot. Voters who wish to participate in this election via Absentee Ballot must submit their request no later than 5:00 pm tomorrow, October 30, 2013. Any registered voter may request an Absentee Ballot by telephone (305-499-8444), online, email, or fax (305-499-8401). Completed Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or in person to:
Miami-Dade Elections Department (Headquarters)
2700 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
or
Miami-Dade Elections Department (Downtown Satellite Office)
111 NW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33128
Important Reminders to Absentee Voters:
- Completed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, November 5th at 7 pm to be accepted as valid.
- Ensure that you sign inside the red box on the outside of the absentee ballot envelope.
- Do not give your ballot to anyone who has not been properly authorized per Section 12-14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
- Postage is no longer necessary for countywide elections.
Early Voting
Over 7,800 voters have already taken advantage of Early Voting. Voters who wish to participate in this election via Early Voting have until Sunday, November 3, 2013 to cast their ballot at one of the 20 Early Voting locations conveniently located throughout Miami-Dade County. The schedule, locations, and wait times may be found online.
Election Day
Voters who wish to participate in this election on Election Day must go to their assigned precinct.
For additional information, you may call 3-1-1 or visit the Miami-Dade Elections Department website at www.miamidade.gov/elections.