More than 222,000 Miami-Dade voters to receive absentee ballots by mail this week
(MIAMI, October 7, 2014) – The Miami-Dade County Elections Department mailed absentee ballots this morning to more than 222,000 voters for the November 4, 2014 General Election. The Elections Department will continue mailing absentee ballots to voters upon request as long as the request is received by the deadline – Wednesday, October 29, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.
“Absentee Voting continues to be a popular and secure voting method for our voters. It has never been easier or more convenient to vote absentee from the comfort of your home,” said Supervisor of Elections Penelope Townsley.
An absentee ballot can be requested several ways – by phone at 305 499-8444, online via the Elections Department website, in writing or in person.
Written requests MUST include all of the following:
- Printed Name of the Voter
- Date of Birth
- Current Residence address
- Address where the ballot is to be mailed. If the ballot is to be sent to an address other than the residence, voter must include the reason why
- Date of the election or elections for which an absentee ballot is needed
- Signature of voter
- Voter should send it to Miami-Dade Elections Department, P.O. Box 521550, Miami, Florida 33152
If requesting an absentee ballot in person, voters must bring a picture ID to:
- Elections Department Main Office at 2700 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL
- Voter Information Center (VIC) at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite #112, Miami, FL (located on the 1st Floor, West Lobby)
Voters are reminded the following:
- Submit the request by the deadline – Wednesday, October 29, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.
- Ensure the ballot is received by the Elections Department by Election Day, November 4, 2014 no later than 7:00 p.m.
- Ensure the voter certificate is signed on the back of the absentee ballot envelope. Remember to sign INSIDE the red box on the back of the envelope
- It is important that the signature on the absentee ballot envelope match the signature the Elections Department has on record. Since it is common for signatures to change throughout the years, voters are encouraged to update their signature by submitting a voter registration application. The application can be downloaded online at http://www.iamelectionready.org/, under Voter Registration, or by calling the County’s Answer Center 3-1-1 and requesting a voter registration application. Be sure to check the “signature update” box
For more information, please call 3-1-1 or visit http://www.iamelectionready.org/. Voters may track their absentee ballot, view their customized sample ballot, confirm their voting location on Election Day, and much more. Voters may also call 305-499-VOTE (8683). For TTY, call 305-499-8480.
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It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-375-2274 in advance.