The following information is provided to educate Miami-Dade County residents about the voting process. For additional information, please call the Miami-Dade Elections Department at 305-499-VOTE.
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Questions for Before Election Day
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Questions for Election Day
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Questions About the iVotronic Voting Machines
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QUESTIONS FOR BEFORE ELECTION DAY
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What do I do if I’ve moved?
If you have recently moved to Miami-Dade County from elsewhere, call Elections at 305-499-VOTE for information on registering to vote. If you have moved within Miami-Dade County and are already registered to vote, call Elections at 305-499-VOTE. You can the Miami-Dade Elections web site for more information. Please note you MUST register 29 days before an election in order to vote in that election.
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How do I change my party affiliation or name on my voter registration ID?
To change your party affiliation or name on your Voter Information Card, call 305-499-VOTE for instructions.
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How can I find out where my polling place is?
To find out where you can go to vote, call 305-499-VOTE or visit Where to Vote.
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What if I haven’t gotten my Voter Information Card yet?
If you have registered to vote or made a change (such as address or party affiliation) to your registration, and have not received your new Voter Information Card, call 305-499-VOTE.
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Can I vote using an absentee ballot?
Yes. If you are a registered voter, you can request an absentee ballot. Your request must be made in writing. For more information on requesting an absentee ballot, please call 305-499-VOTE or visit Absentee Voting.
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Can I vote before Election Day?
Yes. The State of Florida allows voters to vote early. For a list of early voting locations and more information on early voting, call 305-499-VOTE or visit Early Voting.
QUESTIONS FOR ELECTION DAY
What if I’m not on the voter roll?
A verification specialist stationed at the precinct will check to see if you are a registered voter by researching your information on a database on site. Make sure the poll worker checks the full list of voters and not just the one for your precinct. If the poll worker tells you that you cannot vote, you have the right to know the reason.
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What if the poll worker says I can’t vote but I think I can?
If the poll worker says you are not eligible to vote but you think you are, you can use a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot lets you make choices just like regular voting. The big difference is that your choices will not be counted unless it is later determined that you were eligible to vote and you voted in the right precinct.
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What if the poll worker gives me a provisional ballot?
Before you vote on a provisional ballot, MAKE SURE you are in the right precinct for your current address. Give the poll worker your current address and ask whether you are in the right precinct. If you use a provisional ballot in the wrong precinct, your vote will NOT count.
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Should I use a provisional ballot when I just need to change my address?
NO. The clerk will fill out an affirmation to record your change of address.
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What type of identification is required in order to vote?
In order to vote at any early voting site or precinct, you must produce a current and valid picture ID. For more information, click here.
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What if I forgot my ID?
If you do not have acceptable identification at the polls you must be issued a Provisional Ballot.
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What if I can’t read the ballot or I have a disability that makes it hard to vote?
If you need help to vote, you can bring someone you choose into the booth with you. Ask a poll worker first because you may need to complete a Declaration to Secure Assistance form and your assistant a Declaration to Provide Assistance form. You can also ask the poll workers for help.
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What if a friend or family member asks for my help?
You can go into the voting booth with a friend or family member if they ask you to and they need help in voting because of a disability, because they cannot read, or because they need help with the language. The voter will need to complete a Declaration to Secure Assistance form and the assistant will have to complete a Declaration to Provide Assistance form.
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What if I moved and didn’t give the elections office my new address?
If you have moved within Florida and you are a registered voter in another Florida County, you should go to the polling place for your NEW address in Miami-Dade County. Call 305-499-VOTE to find out where to go. When you get there, let the precinct clerk know about your change of address and the clerk will complete an affirmation. Once the clerk has verified that you are registered, you can vote. You can also verify your correct precinct by logging on to the Miami-Dade Elections web site
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What if I show up at the wrong polling place?
Poll workers have to tell you which polling place you should go to. If they do not, call the Elections office yourself at 305-499-VOTE. You must vote in the precinct designated for your current address. If you vote in the wrong polling place, your vote may not count.
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What if I’m in line when the polls close?
Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, voters who are in line to vote by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote.
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What if someone tries to intimidate me?
Tell a poll worker right away. If the poll worker is the problem, call the Supervisor of Elections at 305-499-VOTE, or tell a poll watcher.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IVOTRONIC VOTING MACHINES
What if I don’t know how to use the voting machine?
Poll workers will be available to show you how the machine works before you vote. If you require assistance, you must sign a declaration to secure help and anyone—including a family member or friend—can assist you in voting. Poll workers will also help you vote if you want their help. In each voting booth, there should also be signs with directions on how to use the machine. If you do not see a sign, ask for help.
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What if the computer screen is not in my language?
If you speak English, Spanish or Creole you can choose your preferred language. If you make a mistake, ask a poll worker to help you change it. You can bring someone with you into the booth to translate. You may need to fill out and sign a Declaration to Secure Assistance so that the person can go into the booth with you.
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What if I don’t know who to vote for in a race or how to vote on a question?
You do not have to vote in every race or question. You can vote in all of them, some of them, or none of them—it's your choice.
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What if I make a mistake?
You can change your choices as many times as you want before you press the flashing red "VOTE" button.
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What if the machine malfunctions?
Tell a poll worker immediately
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How do I finish voting?
When you have finished voting, simply press the flashing red "VOTE" button at the top of the voting machine. Please note your vote will NOT be registered until you press the red "VOTE" button.
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